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.
Uruguay is impressive in many ways and is under consideration for a retirement location.
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What are the major selling points?
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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
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The SN Uruguay post: #326364
Hope @davidw starts posting again, I noticed he lost his cowboy hat this week I think.
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I had forgotten about that post.
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Sounds great. Maybe we'll be neighbors someday.
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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💪
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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 💪
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Red pilled vs blue pilled, maybe?
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sorry but I didn't understand the question
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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
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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 ? :)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Thanks to information
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