Guatemala and Uruguay strengthen anti-money laundering frameworks

Guatemala and Uruguay are advancing legislative and regulatory efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

In Guatemala, authorities and financial experts are gathering for the COPLAFT 2026 congress following the enactment of Decree 15-2026. This new law unifies the country’s legal framework for preventing money laundering. The initiative aims to prepare the nation for the Fifth Round of Mutual Evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and addresses modern risks such as virtual assets, stablecoins, cyberattacks, and digital financial fraud.

In Uruguay, the National Secretariat for the Fight against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Senaclaft) is collaborating with the College of Accountants, Economists, and Administrators (Cceau) to refine the regulations for a new anti-money laundering law. Discussions have focused on due diligence, reinforced controls, and cash transactions. The regulatory text is undergoing review to incorporate professional feedback before the final decree is drafted.