The people of Latin America and the Caribbean are being let down by their governments and the private sector. Bribery represents a significant barrier to accessing key public services, particularly for the most vulnerable in society.

José UgazChairTransparency International

• Strengthen the institutions involved in the detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption-related crimes
• Lift political immunity for corruption-related cases
• Strengthen police investigative capacity, reinforce internal disciplinary measures and establish permanent accountability mechanisms for the police
• Create accessible, anonymous, reporting channels for whistleblowers, which meaningfully protect them from all forms of retaliation.