A new tool by AS/COA and Control Risks assesses the region’s ability to uncover, punish and deter corruption.

¿Cuál fue una de las conclusiones del día en Bogotá? Hay espacio para que Colombia expanda su base fiscal para aumentar sus ingresos.

AS/COA and the risk consulting firm Control Risks present the inaugural edition of the Capacity to Combat Corruption (CCC) Index, a tool to assess Latin America’s ability to uncover, punish, and deter corruption.

The Ortega government has released hundreds of political prisoners—but not without conditions. Opposition leaders say dozens remain behind bars. 

One of the conclusions of the day in Bogotá? There’s room for Colombia to expand its tax base to boost revenues.

So far, 15 provinces have held elections. While the peronistas saw one seat flip to another party, they increased victory margins in several others. 

Extractive industries can bring benefits for the region. But governance of the sector must continue to improve.

Rather than measuring perceived levels of corruption, the CCC Index evaluates and ranks countries based on how effectively they are able to combat corruption. 

Em vez de analisar os níveis de percepção da corrupção, o CCC Index avalia e classifica países de acordo com sua capacidade de combater a corrupção.