# Transparency and institutional concerns in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/transparency-and-institutional-concerns-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-25T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Anti-corruption and transparency concerns have emerged across Honduras, Mexico, and Guatemala. In Honduras, the National Anti-Corruption Council warned that the National Congress is using “legal patches” to facilitate corruption, specifically citing the use of reconsidering minutes to alter approved laws, such as the reincorporation of telecommunications companies Tigo and Claro into an amnesty. In Mexico, officials expressed concern that the dissolution of the INAI may allow public officials to hide asset declarations, noting that transparency committees are increasingly citing national security to reserve financial information. While the Yucatán Congress showed a slight recovery in transparency ratings to 58.7%, observers noted setbacks in public spending transparency and citizen participation. In Guatemala, public anxiety is growing regarding the 2027 elections. Citizens across various age groups have expressed skepticism toward the effectiveness of political institutions and the rule of law, with younger generations specifically frustrated by repetitive systemic issues. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Political institutional concerns rise in Guatemala and Mexico Political discussions in Guatemala focus on institutional integrity ahead of the 2027 elections, while Yucatán's Congress shows improved legislative transparency despite gaps in public spending oversight. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-institutional-concerns-rise-in-guatemala-and-mexico ### 2026-09-22: Anti-corruption officials warn of rising opacity in Honduras and Mexico Anti-corruption officials in Honduras and Mexico warn of rising opacity, citing legislative maneuvers in Honduras and the dissolution of transparency institutions in Mexico. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anti-corruption-officials-warn-of-rising-opacity-in-honduras-and-mexico --- Cite as: Transparency and institutional concerns in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/transparency-and-institutional-concerns-in-latin-america