Brazil's performance on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) remains disheartening, scoring just 35 points in the 2025 edition released on October 10, 2023. This score situates Brazil at 107th place out of 182 nations evaluated by Transparency International, illustrating a significant perception of corruption within the country. The global average score is 42 points, and Brazil’s score falls well behind neighbors like Uruguay, which scored 73 points, ranking 17th in South America, and Chile, which scored 63 points.

The report shows that Brazil's score has seen little improvement, reflecting stagnation rather than progress. The country's highest scores since the series began in 2012 were 43 points, achieved in 2012 and 2014, while the lowest was last year's record of 34 points. This consistent low ranking is a worrying sign for Brazilian governance and public trust, exacerbated by ongoing allegations and cases of corruption that continue to impact the political landscape.

Officials in Brazil often react negatively to the CPI results, showcasing a reluctance to acknowledge the severity of the issue. For instance, in 2024, Brazil's Minister of the General Secretariat of the Union, Vinícius Marques de Carvalho, dismissed the CPI figures, indicating a defensive stance among authorities. This persistent denial could hinder efforts to combat corruption, as effective measures require acknowledgment of the problem first, underscoring a fundamental challenge in Brazil's fight against corruption.