In recent years, several Brazilian entities that received resources from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have been involved in controversies and investigations. The financing, which was supposed to be used for social development, ended up being associated with cases of embezzlement, corruption and political interference. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and environmental projects were especially questioned about the real application of resources. Furthermore, allegations emerged that this funding was being used to influence national policies in strategic sectors, such as the environment and human rights. The revelations generated great repercussion and raised debates about Brazilian transparency and sovereignty in the face of foreign financial support. After all, to what extent does this partnership benefit the country or compromise its interests? USAID, scandal, corruption, NGOs, financing, embezzlement, political interference, Brazil, sovereignty, transparency.