Mexico: Detailed Assessment Report on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism
IMF Staff Country Reports, January 13, 2009
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Bibliographic details
- Published: January 13, 2009
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451825831.002
Overview and context
- Presents Mexico’s detailed assessment report on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.
- Highlights that powerful drug cartels, resorting to extreme violence, have extended their activities across various parts of the country.
- States these cartel activities pose significant challenges to the government and reflect the magnitude of financial and economic resources and power at the disposal of drug cartels and organized crime.
Key findings
- Significant money laundering risks are connected with drug trafficking, organized crime, and related offenses.
- The authorities have taken a number of measures to counter these significant money laundering risks.
Thematic subjects and keywords
- Subject areas: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT); Crime; Legal support in revenue administration; Money laundering; Revenue administration; Terrorism financing.
- Keywords: Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), business organization, CR, disciplinary action, financial institutions, ISCR, Legal support in revenue administration, Money laundering, mutual fund, organic law, South America, Terrorism financing, terrorist activity.
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- Cr0907