Anti-Corruption Team Launches Virtual Roundtable Series Focused on Latin America and COVID-19

On April 15, 2020, Ropes & Gray’s anti-corruption and international risk attorneys launched “Cafecito con Ropes & Gray,” a series of casual, Chatham House Rule virtual roundtable discussions addressing anti-bribery and anti-corruption concerns for businesses operating in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first session examined historical corruption cases during prior humanitarian crises. To learn more, please reference our recently published alert and article: Elevated Bribery and Fraud Risks in Latin America in the Wake of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Lands in Latin America: Mitigation Strategies for Increased Corruption Risk

Upcoming Cafecito con Ropes & Gray roundtables providing opportunities to share thought leadership and experiences on navigating the global pandemic in Latin America include (dates to follow):

• Not Business as Usual, but Compliance as Usual in Latin America
• Data Privacy Concerns for Latin America Businesses
• Sanctions and Export Considerations for Suppliers of COVID-19 Relief Items to Latin American Jurisdictions