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Argentina: Enactment of the regulatory framework for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism
In brief On 14 March, the amendments to the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Law 27,739) were approved. They implement changes and updates to adjust local regulations to international standards and the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (GAFI). Argentina is currently undergoing a GAFI/GAFILAT review and evaluation process.
Argentina: Financial Information Unit Resolution 1/2023 applicable to remittance companies
In brief On 8 January 2024, the Financial Information Unit (UIF for its Spanish abbreviation) issued Resolution No. 1/2023 (“Resolution“), establishing minimum requirements for the identification, evaluation, monitoring, management, and mitigation of money laundering and terrorist financing risks applicable to persons or legal entities that perform remittances within and outside Argentina. The Resolution is aligned with prior resolutions issued by the UIF for other regulated entities.
Argentina: Acting attorney general instructs prosecutors to intervene in settlement agreements
In brief By means of Resolution PGN No. 92/23 (“Resolution“), acting Attorney General Eduardo Casal established performance criteria for representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office (PO) to set the performance standards of the PO in conciliatory proceedings between the accused and the victims of crimes in criminal cases (Articles 59, paragraph 6 of the Argentine Criminal Code (ACC) and 34 of the Code of Federal Criminal Procedure (CFCP)).
Latin America: The Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption Review
Skip to content In this edition, you will find an incisive overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks established to combat white-collar crime in major jurisdictions. With a focus on the practical implications of recent enforcement trends and policies, our lawyers examine key issues such as domestic and foreign bribery, associated offenses including money laundering, and best practices for internal compliance programs. The edition showcases information on relevant economies around the world.
Argentina: New fiscal unit specialized in investigation of cybercrimes created
In brief Pursuant to Resolution MPF-SI No. 8/22, dated 27 December 2022, the district attorney of the Prosecutor's Office (MPF) of the province of Buenos Aires created the Specialized Prosecutor Unit for the Investigation of Cybercrime (UFECI), which will have jurisdiction throughout the judicial department of San Isidro (composed of the localities of Pilar, San Fernando, San Isidro, Tigre and Vicente López).
Coronavirus: Argentine Government's Measures
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez issued Emergency Executive Order No. 260/20 on 12 March, which makes self-isolation mandatory for individuals coming to Argentina or who have entered Argentina in the last 14 days from critical areas.
Argentina: New Law on Corporate Criminal Liability approved
The National Congress finally approved the Law on Corporate Criminal Liability (the Law) for corruption offenses.
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