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Uruguay | Guide to money laundering risk signs and indicators for non-financial obliged entities in the use of virtual assets
On May 25, the National Secretariat for the Fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism (SENACLAFT) published the Guide of signs and indicators of money laundering risk for...
Ecuador | New inter-ministerial agreement for companies that promote diversity
On June 11, 2024, Interministerial Agreement No. MCEIP-MDT-2024-001-AI was signed between the Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries. The new...
Paraguay | Decree on simplification and modernization of registration in the Employer-Employee Registry
New provisions of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTESS) are established to update and simplify registration in the Employer-Worker Registry, the presentation of mandatory...
The Importance of Compliance in the Sports Industry
At this time of year, when important sporting events are taking place (Copa América and Euro Cup) or are about to begin (Olympic Games), it is an excellent opportunity to analyze the importance of...
Mexico | Voluntary incorporation into the Mandatory Regime for independent workers
On May 28, 2024, the Agreement issued by the Technical Council of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which contains the general...
Best Crash Gambling Sites: 5 Best Sites to Play Crash Games for Real Money
Crash gambling is becoming really popular nowadays, and it's easy to see why. We are talking about an exciting and fast-paced game that is, at the same time, very simple and very fruitful. In other...
Chile | Nine most relevant changes to the mining legal framework in 2024
On May 9, 2024, Supreme Decree No. 10 was approved, which modifies the Regulations of the Mining Code to adapt it to the latest legal changes. These modifications correspond to Law No. 21,649,...
Bolivia | The Gaming Authority modified the regulation for the development of business promotions
The Gaming Control Authority (AJ) issued the new regulations to grant authorizations for business promotions in Bolivia, through Regulatory Resolution No. 01-00002-24 (new regulations), dated May...
Costa Rica | Customs and Free Zone Updates
The Ministry of Foreign Trade, through decree No. 44447-COMEX-H, issued reforms to articles 110, 111 and 111 bis of the Regulations to the Free Zone Regime Law. The reforms introduce changes to...
Ecuador | Organic Reform Law for the Eradication of Violence and Harassment in all Forms of Work
On May 8, 2024, the Plenary Session of the National Assembly approved the Organic Reform Law for the Eradication of Violence and Harassment in all Forms of Work, modifying the Labor Code, which was...
Paraguay | MTESS establishes new provisions for occupational health and safety professionals
A resolution of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (No. 219/2024) approves the procedure for granting the digital card and registration of professionals who work in the field of...
Mexico | IMSS: Payment of benefits for the teleworking modality
On March 22, 2024, Agreement ACDO.AS2.HCT.270224/37.P.DIR, issued by the Technical Council of the Mexican Social Security Institute, was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which...
United States | Money Laundering Enforcement Trends: Spring 2024
Introduction Combatting money laundering remained a key priority of regulators and enforcement authorities worldwide during the first quarter of 2024. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues...
Reform of the law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism in the Argentine Republic
Law 27,739 sanctioned by the Congress of the Argentine Republic has come into force, which introduces important modifications in the current legislation on the prevention and repression of Money...
Peru | Strengthening the hospitality segment through Regulatory Compliance
In Peru's vibrant tourism scene, where cultural and natural wealth attracts visitors from all over the world, the hotel industry plays a crucial role. However, behind the warmth and hospitality it...
Chile | The Cybersecurity Framework Law is promulgated
On March 26, the Cybersecurity Framework Law was promulgated , an initiative that creates a National Cybersecurity Agency (ANCI) , which will have the purpose of regulating, supervising and...
Gender equality in the field of corporate compliance: a commitment to sustainable development
As women in the Compliance field, we understand that gender equality is, in addition to an essential right, the fundamental basis for building a prosperous and equitable world. This approach is...
Opinion | Participation of women on Boards of Directors
Introduction The choice of the title is not arbitrary and advances our opinion that giving space in these areas and, in all, to women is not an exercise for diversity, because, among other reasons,...
Uruguay | “Transparent” Uruguay indicates international rankings
Uruguay leads international rankings in terms of transparency and lower perception of corruption in the region. According to the Corruption Perception Index for the year 2023, prepared by the...
Colombia | Incentives and sanctions: reinforcing the culture of compliance
In the field of corporate compliance, the effective implementation and implementation of programs and systems for the prevention and management of risks such as money laundering and corruption is...
Integrity: Measure to act
Last January, Fundación Generación Empresarial presented the results of a study that has been carried out annually for 18 years. A total of 165 public and private institutions, for-profit and...
Strategic litigation. Women’s ally
Strategic litigation, also called impact litigation, is a tool whose use is increasingly frequent and that helps achieve gender equity. It is important to understand what it is and what its scope...
Decalogue of sorority in the legal field
“As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must defend each other. We must defend justice for all.” –Michelle Obama Understanding that sisterhood is the relationship of solidarity between women,...
Ecuador | Constitutional Court decides to provisionally suspend Executive Decree 754 that reformed the Regulations of the Organic Code of the Environment (Case 51-23-IN)
The President of the Republic issued Executive Decree No. 754, published on June 2, 2023 (hereinafter “ Decree ”). The Decree reformed the Regulations of the Organic Code of the Environment. One of...
Uruguay | Ministry of Labor approves the regulation of electronic notifications
The Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security (MTEPS), through a ministerial resolution issued on February 16, 2024 (No. 176/2024), has determined the approval of the Regulation of...
United States | Federal Trade Commission Announces Largest Penalty Ever for US-Made Violations
On January 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $2 million civil fine against a farm equipment company for violating the FTC's Made in USA (MUSA) rule, the largest fine for...
Guatemala | Green Power: How ESG Practices Transform Corporations
Currently, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices are becoming increasingly important. These three pillars, ranging from environmental sustainability and social responsibility to...
Peru | Annual Report of the Compliance Officer (IAOC)
This February 15, 2024 is the deadline to submit the IAOC, here are the main aspects that must be considered: WHAT IS THE IAOC? It is the report that includes compliance with the policies and...
Mexico | The decree that modifies the Securities Market Law and Investment Funds Law is published in the Official Gazette
Around the end of 2023, the decree that reforms, repeals and adds various provisions of the Securities Market Law and the Investment Funds Law was published in the Official Gazette of the...
Chile | Characteristics of the new Economic Crimes Law
Uruguay | The modifications to the Law on Defense of Competition come into force
The year 2024 began with important legislative developments in Uruguay regarding the defense of competition, referring in particular to the regulations for the control of economic concentrations. On...
Mexico | The SAT announces its Inspection and Collection Program for 2024
With the intention of monitoring correct compliance with tax and customs obligations, the Tax Administration Service (“SAT”) released its Master Plan for the year 2024. The Master Plan strategy is...
Chile | Personal Data Protection Law: the pillar of the regulation of artificial intelligence
The imminent technological evolution leads us to recognize the importance of robust regulation that addresses the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI). At an international level,...
Chile | Do I have to submit to the internal regulation of my clients or contractual counterparties?
Regarding a conversation related to the new Economic Crimes Law, we had a question about whether there is expressly a legal obligation that orders me to submit to the internal regulations of third...
Reflections on leadership, Compliance culture and its relevance in regulatory interpretation
In today's dynamic corporate landscape, Compliance management is not only about legal obligations, but is a strategic tool to support the integrity and sustainable success of organizations. In the...
Argentina | Cryptoactives are included in the future tax “laundering”
The Argentine government, through the recently presented Omnibus Law, provides for the creation of a voluntary Asset Regularization Regime, for the laundering of assets not declared for tax...
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