2022 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals cycle of corruption, organised crime and instability in the Americas
No country has significantly improved its score since 2017Berlin, 31 January 2023 – The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International shows that corruption remains prevalent across the Americas, as rates remain stagnant in the region. Throughout Latin America, leaders have failed to take decisive action against corruption and strengthen public institutions. This has allowed criminal networks to strengthen their hold, wielding significant power over politicians in many countries and aggravating violence in