Mexico's status in the fight against corruption remains concerning, as it has only improved its score from 26 to 27 but fell one position to 141 out of 182 countries evaluated by Transparency International in their latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released on February 10. The CPI uses a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 is the worst possible rating and 100 is the best, highlighting the continued challenges Mexico faces in addressing systemic corruption.

The report indicates that corruption in public services significantly impacts daily lives across the region. Despite a slight increase in score, Mexico's rank suggests a stagnation in efforts to combat corruption, which is echoed by a global trend where established democracies in Europe and North America are also experiencing deterioration in their corruption scores. This decline reflects broader challenges of weakened leadership and governance in many countries.

Internationally, the report warns of worsening corruption across the globe, with the average CPI score declining, marking a critical juncture for governance and accountability. This trend poses serious implications not just for Mexico but for global democratic practices, signaling a need for renewed commitment to transparency and anti-corruption measures in both developing and established democracies alike.