CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
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A lack of bold, decisive action to fight corruption and strengthen public institutions fuels organised criminal activities and other sources of violence.
Transparency International in Brazil
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Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in Brazil
We have an ALAC in Brazil that can be contacted to report corruption.
ALACs provide free and confidential legal advice and allow people to safely report corruption.
Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Brazil has a score of 36 this year, with a change of -2 since last year, meaning it ranks 104 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Brazil in CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
Brazil
- Score
- 36/100
- Rank
- 104/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
54%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
11%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Latin America and The Caribbean - 10th Edition - 2019
Climate corruption cases in Brazil
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Our activity in Brazil
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Russia in the room: G20 Bali summit must denounce kleptocracy
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Unless measures against illicit finance are prioritised, G20 is on track to lose anti-corruption credibility at the Bali summit.
CPI 2021 for the Americas: A region in crisis
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With no progress on an average score of 43 out of 100 for the third consecutive year, the countries of the Americas are paralyzed in the fight against corruption. Despite…
Pandora Papers: 10 countries that urgently need to act
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Investigations implicate high-level public officials and private sector intermediaries around the world.
Press releases
+ MoreStatement on accusations against Transparency International by Brazilian corporation J&F
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2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals scant progress against corruption as world becomes more violent
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2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals cycle of corruption, organised crime and instability in the Americas
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Open letter to G20 Leaders: Confront cross-border corruption to make recovery from ongoing crises possible
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Projects
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Strengthening Accountability Networks Among Civil Society
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Connecting citizen groups across 26 countries to build momentum for more responsive governments and stronger institutions to oversee them.
Countering corruption amid COVID-19
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We’re working to identify COVID-19 specific corruption risks and vulnerabilities and address concrete instances of suspected corruption.
Publications
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Leveraging Civil Society to Combat Corruption Risks in Emergency Response Management: The COVID-19 Experience
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This publication shares findings in emergency response funding from the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations for future responses.
The right incentives? The risks of undue influence in tax policy
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The report illustrates the risk of corruption driven by powerful interest groups in the process of designing and granting tax incentives.
Brazil: Setbacks in the Legal and Institutional Anti-Corruption Frameworks
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Corruption remains one of the biggest impediments to economic development in Brazil. It threatens recent strides made towards equality and social justice...
Global Corruption Barometer: Latin America and the Caribbean 2019 - Citizens' Views and Opinions of Corruption
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Most citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean think their governments are not doing enough to tackle corruption and that corruption levels have increased in the past 12 months…
Blog
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On politically exposed persons, de-risking and the fight against corruption
Maíra Martini
Joining forces
Matthew Jenkins
Empowering local action against corruption in COVID-19 responses
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Benefiting people and the planet: Why we must prioritise gender in anti-corruption and climate efforts
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