NCJ Number
173210
Date Published
1996
Length
6 pages
Annotation
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs discusses the government's response to drug-related money laundering in Mexico.
Abstract
The President gave Mexico full certification for its narcotics control record in the last cycle. Nevertheless, the Administration shares the serious concerns of Congress about the drug trade in Mexico and its impact on the narcotics problem in the United States. The Mexican president recognizes the problem, and the Mexican government is taking demonstrable action to address drug trafficking and related crimes, including money laundering. Money laundering controls are a central component of the program to address drugs. The United States works closely with Mexican police officials to investigate and prosecute money launderers and drug traffickers. The Department of State works closely with United States law enforcement agencies to support the full range of fugitive and other law enforcement investigations involving Mexico and, where appropriate, to obtain the cooperation and participation of Mexican authorities. Mexico's slow progress in developing its own comprehensive program against money laundering has hampered these effort. Nevertheless, Mexico has taken other actions to address the problem. The United States will continue to address money laundering in Mexico by maintaining the bilateral dialogue, supporting efforts through technical assistance and training, and fully engaging in multilateral activities.