Transparency International has published its annual update of the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, assessing 182 countries based on the perceived levels of corruption in the public sector. The report shows that, globally, many countries continue to face difficulties in reducing corruption, with limited meaningful progress over the past decade.
In Brazil, the country scored 35 points on a scale from 0 (high perceived level of corruption) to 100 (higher perceived level of integrity), one point higher than the previous year’s score. However, Brazil remained in 107th place out of 182 countries, repeating one of the weakest performances in its historical series.
The 2025 report highlights a critical scenario in Brazil, marked by the strengthening of organized crime, the persistence of large-scale corruption schemes, and institutional disputes that have put pressure on mechanisms of control, transparency, and accountability. At the same time, it records relevant state responses and investigations, with isolated advances alongside risks of setbacks.
In summary, despite a slight improvement in its score, Brazil failed to make significant progress in the ranking, remaining in a position considered low in the international context and underscoring the need to strengthen institutions, transparency, and anti-corruption practices to improve its global perception.
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