Explore how the COVID-19 crisis triggered a "shadow pandemic" of corruption and discover the global strategies emerging to fight back. In this featured analysis for roelatam, we examine how...
Illicit outflows now dwarf global foreign aid. From corporate tax evasion to secrecy jurisdictions, learn how the global financial system is built to drain development.
5 Uncomfortable Truths About Corruption That Will Change Everything When we think of corruption, the image that usually comes to mind is almost cinematic: a politician accepting a briefcase...
Mexico has officially enacted its first Sustainability Reporting Standards—NIS A-1 and NIS B-1—effective January 1, 2025. NIS A-1 sets the conceptual framework for ESG disclosures, while NIS B-1 introduces...
Companies operating in Latin America face rising compliance risks as U.S. enforcement merges FCPA anti-bribery rules with Anti-Terrorism Act provisions. This article outlines key scenarios—like cartel-linked public officials and...
Mastering internal investigations is essential for mitigating corporate risks, ensuring compliance, and preserving organizational integrity in today’s complex regulatory environment. This guide offers a proven, 7-step framework covering everything...
The U.S. Treasury’s 2025 crackdown on Mexican cartel oil smuggling schemes (huachicol) poses critical compliance risks for energy companies and financial institutions. With OFAC sanctions targeting CJNG-linked entities and...
Global businesses face unprecedented legal and reputational risks as cartels like Sinaloa and CJNG are designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) under U.S. sanctions. Mitigate exposure under the Material Support...
Navigating the complexities of the EU Whistleblowing Directive? In our blog post, 6 Essential Requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive: A Compliance Guide for Organizations, we break down the...
Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) exposes the devastating link between corruption and climate inaction, with Mexico scoring 26/100, reflecting urgent governance gaps. Over two-thirds of 180 countries...