The potential of massive profits, corruption and lack of protections result in numerous human rights violations. While different countries are guilty of different abuses and crimes, all reflect a disregard for the well being of their citizens. A correlation can be seen between a country's transparency, human right's record, and ability to produce and export oil.

While many developed countries are not literally "guilty of abuse," they are guilty of a tacit acceptance of abuses because of their addiction to oil.

Types of abuses include:

• Failed Distribution of Oil Money
  
• Corruption and Fraud
  
• Indigenous Rights and Land
  
• Environmental and Health Violations
  
• Silence of the Oppposition
  
• Forced Labor Displacement
  
• Murder

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