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.
Acción Ciudadana
Avenida La Reforma 12-01, Zona 10
Edificio Reforma Montúfar, Nivel 17
Ciudad de Guatemala C.A. 01010
Guatemala
- Telephone
- + 502 233 17566 ext 69
- Fax
- +502 331 7576
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://accionciudadanagt.org/
Advocacy and Legal Advice Centre in Guatemala
We have an ALAC in Guatemala 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.
Guatemala has a score of 23 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 154 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Guatemala in CPI 2023 for the Americas: Lack of independent judiciary hinders the fight against corruption
Guatemala
- Score
- 23/100
- Rank
- 154/180
- 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.
46%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
25%
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
Our activity in Guatemala
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CPI 2023: Corruption and (in)justice
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The global decline in justice and the rule of law is enabling impunity for corruption around the world.
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.
CPI 2022: Corruption as a fundamental threat to peace and security
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Corruption and conflict fuel each other. This underlines the urgent need for transparency and anti-corruption efforts to create a safer world.
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Central American Bank for Economic Integration: Need for accountability and reform to address corruption and governance failings
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2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals cycle of corruption, organised crime and instability in the Americas
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Transparency International condemns legal action against anti-corruption defenders in Guatemala
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Connecting citizen groups across 26 countries to build momentum for more responsive governments and stronger institutions to oversee them.
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An assessment of the strength of oversight mandate, practice and impact of parliaments in ten countries.
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Drawing on true stories from 12 countries, this publication shows how people can break the cycle of injustice by reporting corruption.
Resisting corruption along drug trafficking routes: An analysis of criminal justice bodies in Latin America and West Africa
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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…
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