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news El Financiero 2026-04-08

Mexican UIF Gaining Power After Court Ruling on Account Freezing

The head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) stressed its role in preventing illicit funds from entering Mexico's economy. However, a recent Supreme Court ruling altered the UIF's power, allowing it to block bank accounts without a judicial order, raising concerns among legal experts about legal certainty.

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