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People carry placards reading "No More Corruption" during a protest, 15 September 2023

CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption

News • 30 January 2024

The lack of independence of the judiciary in the region undermines the rule of law and promotes impunity for powerful criminals.

Protesters wear bandanas which say 'corrupt' during a protest against President Nayib Bukele in San Salvador, El Salvador.

CPI 2022 for the Americas: Fertile ground for criminal networks and human rights abuses

News • 31 January 2023

A lack of bold, decisive action to fight corruption and strengthen public institutions fuels organised criminal activities and other sources of violence.

A man holds a sign reading "No more corruption" during a protest in El Salvador.

CPI 2021 for the Americas: A region in crisis

News • 25 January 2022

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…

A protester with a mask holds a sign at the end of a line of riot police in Cusco, Peru.

CPI 2020: Americas

News • 28 January 2021

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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Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight: Key Findings and Recommendations from Multi-Country Assessments

Publication • 30 October 2023

An assessment of the strength of oversight mandate, practice and impact of parliaments in ten countries.

Corruption-free climate finance: Protecting forests and people

Publication • 10 November 2021

This study is an attempt to identify gaps, obstacles and opportunities for improving governance of forest climate finance to the benefit of communities in recipient countries and…

Resisting corruption along drug trafficking routes: An analysis of criminal justice bodies in Latin America and West Africa

Publication • 14 May 2021

This report assesses criminal justice institutions in nine countries along the so-called cocaine route in Latin America and West Africa to identify integrity, accountability and…

Brazil: Setbacks in the Legal and Institutional Anti-Corruption Frameworks

Publication • 20 November 2019

Corruption remains one of the biggest impediments to economic development in Brazil. It threatens recent strides made towards equality and social justice...