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.
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Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Nicaragua has a score of 17 this year, with a change of -2 since last year, meaning it ranks 172 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Nicaragua in CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses
Nicaragua
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- 17/100
- Rank
- 172/180
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2023
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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…
CPI 2021: Corruption, human rights and democracy
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Corruption enables both human rights abuses and democratic decline. In turn, these factors lead to higher levels of corruption, setting off a vicious cycle.
CPI 2020: Americas
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The Americas showcase corruption and the mismanagement of funds in one of the regions most affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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People and Corruption: Latin America and the Caribbean
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This new report from the Global Corruption Barometer series is based on surveys with over 22,000 citizens living in 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
