Transparency International has released its annual Corruption Perception Index, ranking Brazil 107th out of 182 countries, marking the second consecutive year at this position. This ranking indicates that Brazil's perception of corruption is below the global average, with the country scoring poorly relative to many others in the Americas. The report's findings suggest a persistent issue of corruption in public sectors, as highlighted by various industry executives and researchers.

The report assesses the perception of corruption among executives, researchers, and specialists, without accounting for concrete cases or investigations. Countries such as Denmark, Finland, and Singapore ranked highest in the index, demonstrating a significant gap in governance and corruption control compared to Brazil's position. In contrast, countries like Venezuela and Somalia ranked lowest, illustrating the broad spectrum of corruption perceptions worldwide.

The report underscores specific issues in Brazil, including procurement fraud and money laundering through public contracts, particularly regarding the misallocation of parliamentary funding. Additionally, it mentions a significant illegal diversion scheme involving INSS benefits, and other corruption cases, further emphasizing the challenges Brazil faces in addressing corruption and improving its global standing in governance.