President Martin Vizcarra on Monday met with representatives of Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (Gafilat), whose aim is to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in Peru and the rest of Latin America.
The meeting was attended by
Gafilat Executive-Secretary Alejandra Quevedo, Peru's Judicial Branch Chairman Duberli Rodriguez, Attorney General's Office representatives, and Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) members, among other officials.
It also saw the presence of State-run Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Fund Administrators (SBS) Head Socorro Heysen.
The event took place at Lima-based Government Palace's Caceres Hall.
About Gafilat
It must be noted Peru is a founding member of Gafilat since December 2000.
Thus, through the signing of a memorandum of understanding, the Inca country committed to implementing
FATF's 40 recommendations in its territory.