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Corruption in Cuba continues to rise, according to an international report that highlights a further decline in the perception of public management and institutional transparency on the island.
The data comes from the latest Corruption Perceptions Index published by the NGO Transparency International, which awarded Cuba 40 points out of 100 and placed it in 84th position among 182 evaluated countries.
In the case of Cuba, the result reflects a one-point decrease compared to the previous year, indicating a deterioration in the perception of corruption within the Cuban public sector, according to assessments by experts and specialized organizations.
The report also reflects a sustained downward trend since 2020, following several years of stagnation, in a context marked by increased concentration of power, lack of independent oversight, and limited accountability.
Transparency International clarifies that the index does not measure specific judicial cases, but rather the perception of corruption based on multiple international sources, and it is used as a reference by governments, banks, and multilateral organizations.
Cuba's regression contrasts sharply with the official rhetoric on control and legality, amid a prolonged economic crisis marked by shortages, blackouts, and growing social discontent.
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