ISO 37001 dropped on October 14 and immediately prompted questions: what organizations are authorized to certify companies; which public offices are responsible for enforcement and will they be effective; and most importantly is the economic and political upside to embracing and supporting the standard worth the costs to do so? As Latin America’s tolerance for corruption evaporates, Brazil and Mexico will continue to improve their long-term ABC legislation; it remains to be seen whether ISO 37001 will influence their efforts.