Bribery and corruption

Brazil must make urgent key reforms to build on its recent progress in the fight against foreign bribery, says the OECD Working Group on Bribery

Brazil has sanctioned large-scale foreign bribery schemes through non-trial resolutions with three legal persons, including as part of one of the most prominent multi-jurisdictional resolutions to date involving foreign bribery allegations. While the Working Group commends Brazil for this success, nevertheless Brazil has only a limited number of enforcement proceedings still ongoing.

Brazil - OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

This page contains all information relating to implementation of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention in Brazil.

Fighting bid rigging in Brazil: A review of federal public procurement

Brazil has partnered with the OECD to step up its fight against bid rigging and boost competition in its public procurement in accordance with OECD recommendations and good practices. This page presents the project and its resulting report.

Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts - Insight and Foresight for Better Governance

Business brief: Towards renewal in our business culture

Brazil is steadily investing in the creation of rules and regulations to converge to governance standards already consolidated in developed countries. Complying with these international standards is indispensable if Brazilian companies intend to operate on a global scale.

Brazil Policy Brief: Strengthening Integrity for Sustainable Growth

The economic impact of corruption in Brazil, South America’s largest economy, is significant not only nationally but also regionally. However, there are elements that point to an improving situation.

Brazil Policy Brief: Reducing Bribery Risks in Cross-border Trade and Investment Deals

Brazil has a leading role to play in the fight against foreign bribery for Latin America, emerging economies, and G20 countries that are not yet parties to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.