When we talk about corrupt people in Brazil, what comes to mind are fraudulent stories, involving politicians or public administration employees. However, this concerns any and all individuals who allow themselves to be corrupted or bribed. Many Brazilians act this way and find it natural. If this behavior is part of our people’s culture, then it is easy to understand why there is so much corruption in our country.
Here, parliamentarians who commit irregularities such as: receiving bribes, embezzlement of public funds, influence peddling, extortion, among other frauds, are not punished as ordinary citizens would be. Many of these crimes occur every day in different parts of Brazil, but we are forced to watch all of this inertly, simply because the law privileges them.
Fighting corruption both in politics, in the public service and in the daily lives of every Brazilian is, without a doubt, a very difficult task, as this is an issue that involves historical, cultural and educational aspects of our people. However, it is necessary to try to reduce its incidence through educational actions aimed at raising awareness and our society’s commitment to ethics and morality.
Actions on this topic could be promoted in schools, on television programs; including in soap operas, since many interpret Brazilian daily life and on television news, showing reports of people who act honestly. By acting in this way, we will be able to prevent moral concepts from 500 years ago from continuing to dictate the rules of conduct in our society. With this, we can also ensure that future generations enjoy a country with less inequality, less poverty, more social justice and more development.