- Risk key
- Low
- MODERATELY LOW
- MODERATE
- MODERATELY HIGH
- HIGH
Uruguay Corruption Report
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Snapshot
Corruption is a low risk for companies operating in Uruguay, which is considered the least corrupt country in Latin America. Uruguay has a strong rule of law and transparent institutions, and it actively prosecutes corruption offenses. Corruption-related obstacles are most likely to occur when operating in the public procurement sector. The Anti-Bribery Law (in Spanish) prohibits public officials from accepting bribes or facilitation payments, while individuals who offer or pay the bribe or facilitation payment will be held criminally liable. The maximum punishments are fines or jail of up to six years, but companies cannot be held liable. Facilitation payments and gifts are rare in practice.