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Corruption Perception Index Reveals Challenges in Latin America for 2023

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The latest report from Transparency International highlights a stagnation in the fight against corruption across the Americas, with one-third of countries experiencing worsening conditions since 2012. Uruguay leads the region with a score of 73, while countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil struggle with political infiltration by organized crime. El Salvador and Ecuador face declining transparency and civil liberties, exacerbated by restrictive laws against NGOs and media. Luciana Torchiano from Transparency International emphasized the need for governments to prioritize anti-corruption measures to enhance public welfare and resilience against organized crime.

Key Details: • Uruguay ranks highest in Latin America with a score of 73. • Countries like Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Haiti rank lowest due to severe corruption and repression. • Governments are urged to focus on anti-corruption to improve citizen life and resilience against crime.

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El SalvadorVenezuelaColombiaMexicoEcuadorBrazilCosta RicaUruguayHaitiNicaraguaLuciana TorchianoTransparency International

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