Uruguay ranked least corrupt country in the Americas - Latin America Reports

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Figure of the day: Overview of corruption in Latin America Corruption remains one of the main obstacles to progress in Latin America, affecting political stability, the economy and citizen confidence in institutions. According to the Corruption Perception Index 2024, published by Transparency International, the region shows progress in some countries, while in others the lack of transparency and impunity remain persistent problems. The report, w…

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Uruguay ranked least corrupt country in the Americas - Latin America Reports

Anti-corruption organization Transparency International has published its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), revealing Uruguay to be the least corrupt country in the Americas.  Countries receive a CPI score of between 0 and 100, where a higher number represents a lower level of corruption.  Transparency International deemed the region of the Americas to have an average score of 42 for the year of 2024, explaining: “The absence of effecti…