This has been the result of a persistent effort to raise awareness among political leaders -mainly, the Congress- of the importance of working on these issues. Undoubtedly, it is a solid basis for a national regulatory framework. We are conscious that having rules and regulations consistent with international standards is not enough.
Prevention and punishment of money-laundering and terrorist financing crimes demand dayto-day follow-up and supervision. Therefore, the Central Bank has prioritized the supervision of the proper operation of the financial system. In particular, it has created a specific compliance area, composed by a group of specialized examiners, exclusively dedicated to the investigation and surveillance of the financial system.