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What measures are applied to penalize entities that do not maintain detailed records of cash transactions in El Salvador?
They may face penalties including fines and regulatory audits for failing to maintain accurate records of cash transactions related to money laundering.
What is the role of the Special Prosecutor's Office for Electoral Crimes in Mexico and what actions are being taken to prevent and punish corruption in electoral processes?
The Special Prosecutor's Office for Electoral Crimes has the role of investigating and prosecuting crimes related to the electoral process in Mexico, such as vote buying, misuse of public resources and alteration of electoral results. Actions are being implemented to prevent and punish corruption in electoral processes, such as electoral surveillance and monitoring, the promotion of citizen participation in reporting irregularities, and the effective application of sanctions to those responsible for electoral crimes.
What is the relationship between money laundering and organized crime in the Dominican Republic?
Money laundering and organized crime are closely related in the Dominican Republic. Money laundering is used as a mechanism to legitimize profits obtained from criminal activities, such as drug trafficking, smuggling, corruption and human trafficking. Organized crime uses money laundering to conceal the illicit origin of funds and allow them to flow in an apparently legal manner through the financial system. This strengthens organized crime networks and allows them to expand and operate more effectively. Therefore, combating money laundering is essential to weaken and dismantle organized crime structures in the Dominican Republic.
What is the legal framework that regulates Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) in El Salvador?
PEPs in El Salvador are mainly regulated by the Law against Money and Asset Laundering.
What is the principle of guilt in Brazilian criminal law?
The principle of culpability establishes that a person can only be convicted of a crime if he has acted with culpability, that is, if he has carried out the prohibited conduct consciously and voluntarily, with knowledge of the illegality of his action and with the ability to understand and direct their actions, thus avoiding objective liability or punishment for mere personal conditions.
What are the supervision and monitoring mechanisms used by Salvadoran authorities to ensure continued compliance with verification measures on risk lists by regulated entities?
Salvadoran authorities use continuous supervision and monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with verification measures on risk lists by regulated entities. The Superintendence of the Financial System (SSF) and other competent authorities carry out periodic audits, on-site inspections and compliance analyzes to evaluate the effective implementation of measures. Advanced technological tools are used to monitor transactions and detect possible irregularities.
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