CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption
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The lack of independence of the judiciary in the region undermines the rule of law and promotes impunity for powerful criminals.
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Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Chile has a score of 66 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 29 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Chile in CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption
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*
13%
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
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