🌐 Regional Anti-Corruption Compliance Takes Center Stage in Latin America

Latin America is entering a pivotal era in the fight against corruption and fraud. With rising institutional accountability and international cooperation, the region is poised to lead a new chapter in global compliance standards. In 2025, the World Compliance Association (WCA) launched a series of high-profile congresses across Latin America—creating a platform for anti-corruption, corporate compliance, and ISO 37001 best practices.

This regional movement aligns closely with global efforts like the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce (IAPTF) and the latest updates to ISO frameworks, signaling Latin America’s readiness for proactive cross-border enforcement and governance reform.

📅 Compliance Congresses Building Regional Momentum

Guatemala – Summit Internacional de Compliance y Gobierno Corporativo (June 18–19) Explored the role of ancestral ethics in modern governance.

“The ethical principles of ancient societies remain pillars of today’s governance,” organizers emphasized.

“The ethical principles of ancient societies remain pillars of today’s governance,” organizers emphasized. Notimérica

Colombia – I Congreso de Derecho Penal Corporativo & Compliance (September 11) Focus on criminal liability and corporate risk attribution. 📌 Jorge Andrés Amézquita, President of WCA Colombia, advocates for deeper understanding of compliance law.

Peru – IX Congreso Internacional de Compliance y Lucha Anticorrupción (September 16–17) Centers on ISO 37001 and 37301 implementation, public-private integrity, and anti-bribery frameworks. 📌 Catherine Fontenla, WCA Peru, calls it “a chain of integrity united through each initiative.”

El Salvador – I Congreso de Compliance y Anticorrupción (October 2) First of its kind in El Salvador, amplifying local awareness and global best practices. Official Website.

📌 ISO 37001 Updates and Global Synergies

The recent ISO 37001:2025 revision introduces enhanced clauses for:

Ethical leadership and decision-making
Conflict-of-interest mitigation
Compliance program evaluation

Clause-by-clause breakdown via Escuela Europea de Excelencia (in Spanish)

These updates align with the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce (IAPTF), created by the UK, France, and Switzerland. The Taskforce invites “like-minded agencies” to participate—opening the door for Latin American prosecutors.

🤝 ROE Latam: Empowering Compliance Across Borders

At ROE Latam, we help businesses and institutions navigate:

ISO 37001 and 37301 certification pathways
Risk-based compliance audits for Latin American jurisdictions
Public-private alignment for anti-corruption governance
Scenario modeling for enforcement readiness

As Latin America strengthens its legal and compliance infrastructure, regional convergence is no longer aspirational—it’s operational. These congresses are more than events; they are strategic milestones that reflect an accelerating commitment to transparency, accountability, and international cooperation.

You can contact us at onlline@roelatam.com