Navigating AML in cross-border payments for emerging markets

We've been seeing an increasing volume of interest in facilitating payments into and out of certain emerging markets, particularly in LATAM and SE Asia. The challenge, as many of us know, isn't just the technical rails, but the regulatory patchwork and the differing interpretations of AML directives across jurisdictions. Specifically, when integrating with local payment partners who might have varying levels of sophistication in their own KYC/AML procedures, how are folks here approaching the due diligence process? Beyond standard questionnaires, are there specific red flags or operational best practices you've found invaluable for mitigating risk when the local regulatory oversight might be less robust than what we're accustomed to in major financial hubs? It feels like a constant balancing act between expanding reach and maintaining an ironclad compliance posture.