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Mexico anti-money laundering regulatory developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico implements new anti-money laundering regulations

Mexico is undergoing a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering framework. The country has entered the final phase of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) fifth round of mutual evaluations, with plenary s

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [EU] [AT] [DE]

Global AML and CFT regulatory updates

7 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union to restrict cash payments over 10,000 euros from 2027

New anti-money laundering (AML) and countering financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations are being implemented in New Zealand and the European Union. In New Zealand, a tiered AML/CFT levy for the real estate sector was ap

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [US] [PE] [CO]

Expansion and geopolitical aims of the Shield of the Am

22 clusters · 277 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru clarifies role in Escudo de las Américas crime alliance

The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), also known as the ‘Shield of the Americas’ or ‘Escudo de las Américas’, has been formalized through a joint declaration signed by fifteen governments. This multilateral strate

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [MX] [US]

Mexico-US security and migration relations

19 clusters · 166 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico arrests CJNG operative ‘El Ingeniero’ for building drug tunnels

Mexico and the United States continue to navigate complex bilateral relations involving migration, security cooperation, and the fentanyl crisis. While bilateral trade has reached record levels, tensions have escalated r

[QUIET] [CRIME] [MX] [US]

Mexican cartel financial enforcement operations

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: US Treasury sanctions network linked to Cartel del Noreste

Law enforcement and regulatory authorities have targeted the financial infrastructures of Mexican criminal organizations through coordinated operations and sanctions. In late September 2026, Mexican military and federal

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Cryptocurrency regulatory developments in South Korea and SL

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea blocks 27 unregistered crypto exchanges including KuCoin and MEXC

South Korean financial authorities have finalized orders to block domestic internet access to 27 cryptocurrency websites operated by unregistered virtual asset service providers. This crackdown, orchestrated by the Finan

[QUIET] [BUSINESS] [KR] [US]

South Korea expands crypto oversight and STO roadmap

18 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea to launch tokenized securities market in 2027

Since June 2026, South Korea has aggressively expanded its crypto-regulatory framework. The cabinet amended the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, requiring overseas transfer firms to register with the Bank of Korea and

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