Partner Artie McConnell authored an article for AML Intelligence titled “Analysis: Designating Mexican Drug Cartels Terrorists – Everything You Need to Know to Protect Your Organization.” Published Feb. 5, 2025, the article discusses Executive Order 14157, which directs the Secretary of State and other government agencies to recommend the designation of specific Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations or Specially Designated Global Terrorists, and the new sanctions and compliance challenges that will create for financial institutions and fintech providers.
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