On August 1, 2013, Brazil enacted Law N.º 12,846/2013 (Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law or BACL) establishing the strict liability of companies for corrupt acts against national and foreign public officials. The BACL not only covers corruption, but also forbids fraud in public bids and agreements executed with the public administration.
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