How do corruption perceptions in Latin America compare to other countries?In this graphic, Latinometrics uses data from Transparency International to provide visual context to corruption opinions across nations.What is the Corruption Perceptions Index?
Every year, a German organization called Transparency International embarks on measuring corruption in each of the world’s countries. It does so through a metric they’ve branded as the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which, as the name implies, measures how corrupt a given country is perceived by the people living there.As with any such index, the methodology leaves room for criticism. Many will notice that according to this list, Cuba is Latin America’s fourth least corrupt country. The correct way of interpreting the index is that Cubans consider their country less corrupt than, say, Colombians consider their own country. It’s a subjective measure.
pull down to refresh
related posts
42 sats \ 5 replies \ @TNStacker 10 Jul
Uruguay is impressive in many ways and is under consideration for a retirement location.
reply
21 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
What are the major selling points?
reply
74 sats \ 3 replies \ @TNStacker 10 Jul
Cost of living
Uruguay's cost of living is estimated to be 28% lower than the US, and less than many other South American countries
Climate
Uruguay's subtropical climate is pleasant year-round, with mild winters and summers
Taxes
Uruguay's territorial tax system allows residents to not report many types of income, such as pensions, social security, rental income, and capital gains
Healthcare
Uruguay's healthcare system is considered first-world and on par with international standards, and is also affordable
Safety
Uruguay is considered the safest country in South America, with a stable government and low violent crime
Real estate
Uruguay has an expat-friendly real estate market
Culture
Uruguay has a calm and laidback culture, with a rich musical and theatrical heritage
reply
155 sats \ 1 reply \ @OneOneSeven 10 Jul
The SN Uruguay post:
#326364
Hope @davidw starts posting again, I noticed he lost his cowboy hat this week I think.
reply
42 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
I had forgotten about that post.
reply
21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
Sounds great. Maybe we'll be neighbors someday.
reply
32 sats \ 1 reply \ @Akg10s33 10 Jul
Well, I could tell you that if you do a study or statistic like that in my native country Venezuela... the corruption rate would be at the highest levels... after 30 years of disguised dictatorship the country is in pieces and with money you can buy dignities and in all entities of the Venezuelan government all those in charge and workers are in search of easy money that allows them to continue surviving in a destroyed and collapsed country... for this and for several other reasons I have resided in Lima Peru for 7 years .. together with my family we are still standing💪
reply
0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 10 Jul
I don't know if you've noticed, but Venuzuela, according to this index, is where corruption is most prevalent. According to your report, that's right. 🤠
stay strong 💪
reply
16 sats \ 7 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
Red pilled vs blue pilled, maybe?
reply
21 sats \ 6 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 10 Jul
sorry but I didn't understand the question
reply
32 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
I'm just wondering if it's a better proxy for actual corruption or people who see through propaganda.
Blue pill: accept the system as it's presented to you
Red pill: understand the reality of the system
reply
21 sats \ 4 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 10 Jul
Ah ok! I think corruption is bigger than people realize. We mustn't forget that corruption is hidden and therefore people don't see 100% of the system. red pill, right ? :)
reply
32 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
Sometimes it's not even hidden. In American elections, everyone knows that rich donors contribute unfathomable sums of money to political campaigns and then spend even more on lobbying for influence.
Despite knowing unequivocally that our rulers are bought off, Americans perceive their government as relatively uncorrupted.
reply
42 sats \ 0 replies \ @wingalt 10 Jul
Classic Stockholm syndrome, at every government racket (i.e., all the time on all topics) people finds reasons to tell themselves that it is ok, bad things only happen elsewhere
reply
21 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner OP 10 Jul
That's a good point. That's the legal corruption, ahahah! Here in Europe lobbying is illegal but they are working to legalize it. I've never thought much about it and I don't know if it's positive or not.
reply
21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 10 Jul
I don't know, either. It's not like wealthy elites just give up trying to wield power because it's illegal.
Sometimes I wonder if political races shouldn't just be an auction. Whoever gets the most cumulative bids wins and only the winners have to pay.
reply
11 sats \ 0 replies \ @Gendon 10 Jul
Thanks to information
reply