DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

According to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the Dominican Republic continues to show progress in its fight against corruption.

In the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released in February 2026, the Dominican Republic is ranked 99th globally out of 182 countries. The country received a score of 37 out of 100. This marks the fifth consecutive year of improvement, as the nation has climbed steadily from its 2020 low point, when it was ranked 136th with a score of 28 and a regional position of 18th out of 33 countries in the Americas.

The report, analyzed locally by Participación Ciudadana, indicates that while the country has managed to avoid the sharp declines seen in several neighboring nations, it has yet to achieve the structural breakthroughs necessary for a significant leap in the...