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What is the protection of the rights of people in a situation of access to care and attention services for the elderly in Panama?
In Panama, we seek to protect the rights of older people through specialized care and attention services. Respect for the dignity and autonomy of older people is promoted, as well as their physical, emotional and social well-being. Policies and programs are established that include access to health services, geriatric care and attention, prevention of abuse and mistreatment, and the promotion of active participation and healthy aging.
What is the role of the General Superintendence of Financial Entities (SUGEF) in supervising verification of risk lists in Costa Rica?
The SUGEF in Costa Rica supervises and regulates financial institutions and has a role in supervising risk list verification. Ensures that banks and other entities comply with regulations related to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.
What is the legal framework to protect the rights of people in the field of cultural diversity and the rights of indigenous peoples in Peru?
In Peru, the legal framework to protect the rights of cultural diversity and the rights of indigenous peoples is established through the Constitution and specific laws. The cultural diversity of the country is recognized and respected, as well as the rights of indigenous peoples to their identity, territory, prior consultation and participation in decision-making that affects them. The protection and revitalization of the languages, traditions and ancestral knowledge of indigenous peoples is promoted. Mechanisms for intercultural dialogue, coordination with indigenous peoples and development programs that respect their worldview and ways of life are established.
What is the procedure to request authorization to open a food and beverage company in Colombia?
The procedure to request authorization to open a food and beverage company in Colombia varies according to established regulations. You must go to the Ministry of Health or competent entity of your municipality and submit a request for health authorization. You must provide the required information, such as the business plan, infrastructure, trained personnel, among others. In addition, you must comply with the requirements established by the entity and current regulations regarding food and beverages. The entity will carry out an evaluation and, if the requirements are met, will grant authorization for the opening of the food and beverage company.
What are the specific challenges in preventing and combating money laundering in the agricultural sector in Guatemala?
In the agriculture sector in Guatemala, there are specific challenges in preventing and combating money laundering. Some of these challenges include the difficulty in tracking and verifying income generated from agricultural activities, the existence of cash transactions, and the involvement of intermediaries in the supply chain who could facilitate money laundering. Strengthening controls and training in the sector is required to prevent the use of agricultural activities as a front for money laundering.
What is the position of the Venezuelan government regarding freedom of association and unionization?
There have been concerns about freedom of association and unionization in Venezuela. There have been reported cases of persecution and repression against unions and workers seeking to exercise their labor rights. The autonomy and freedom of unions has been criticized, and obstacles to collective bargaining and the protection of workers' rights have been pointed out.
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