Business Corruption in Paraguay

Corruption represents one of the major obstacles to businesses investing in Paraguay. In most sectors corruption hinders competitiveness, and practices of favouritism are particularly widespread in public procurement, public services and the natural resources sector. The anti-corruption legal framework of Paraguay criminalises passive and active corruption , money laundering , embezzlement and other offences but does not cover abuse of office or the bribery of foreign officials. Furthermore, implementation of the existing legislation is weak, and many government officials engage in corruption with impunity. Bribery is a widespread practice in Paraguay.

January 2016
GAN Integrity Solutions