# Governance and anti-corruption efforts in Mexico and the DR > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/governance-and-anti-corruption-efforts-in-mexico-and-the-dr > Updated: 2026-08-28T00:42:41.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding governance in Mexico and the Dominican Republic have transitioned from addressing systemic political distrust to implementing specific institutional reforms. Initial assessments highlighted a crisis of political credibility. In Mexico, issues such as corruption and the use of power as “personal patrimony” were identified as drivers of public distrust. In the Dominican Republic, observers noted a tendency to conflate personal popularity with actual governing capacity, often favoring well-known figures over prepared candidates. In response to these challenges, governmental bodies have begun implementing transparency and anti-corruption measures. In the Dominican Republic, the General Directorate of Government Ethics and Integrity (DIGEIG) has conducted workshops for municipal councils to focus on institutional ethics and regulatory compliance. Similarly, in Mexico, the Coordinating Committee of the State Anticorruption System has moved to enhance transparency by developing tools to help citizens report failures in institutional accountability. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Governmental bodies implement new transparency and anti-corruption measures Authorities in the Dominican Republic and Mexico are launching initiatives to improve public transparency, strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms, and enhance citizen access to information. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/governmental-bodies-implement-new-transparency-and-anti-corruption-measures ### 2026-08-24: Political credibility and governance challenges in Mexico and the Dominican Republic Analyses of political landscapes in Mexico and the Dominican Republic address the erosion of public trust, the dangers of equating popularity with governing ability, and the necessity of pluralism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-credibility-and-governance-challenges-in-mexico-and-the-dominican-republic --- Cite as: Governance and anti-corruption efforts in Mexico and the DR. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/governance-and-anti-corruption-efforts-in-mexico-and-the-dr