Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski reiterated his full commitment to fighting money laundering and terrorist financing in the country.
Mr. Kuczynski's remarks were made during a meeting with Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (
GAFILAT) representatives.
"We are fully committed to all this work and promise a supportive response. We totally support this joint effort of the Prosecutor's Office, the Judiciary, the Interior Ministry and the Justice Ministry," expressed the Head of State
Held at the Government Palace in Lima, the meeting reaffirmed the current administration's political commitment to addressing
money laundering and terrorist financing affecting Latin American countries.
According to the Commander-in-Chief, Peru stands firm against terrorism. Plus, he asserted terrorist financing is closely linked to
drug-trafficking, mainly in the Valley of Apurimac, Ene and Mantaro rivers' (Vraem), where 60% of narcotics are produced.
The meeting was attended by Judiciary Chairman Duberli Rodriguez, Attorney General Pablo Sanchez, Prime Minister Mercedes Araoz, as well as Ministers Enrique Mendoza (Justice) and Carlos Basombrio (Interior), among other authorities.
GAFILAT is a regionally based inter-governmental organization that gathers 16 countries from South America, Central America and North America in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Published: 9/29/2017