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Panama says back on global money laundering watchlist
PANAMA CITY, June 22, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Panama has been placed back on an
international money laundering watchlist by the Financial Action Task Force
(FATF), the Central American country’s economy minister announced Friday.
“Despite recognizing the progress made by Panama and its political
commitment at the highest level, the FATF plenary held this week approved
that Panama be included” on the list, said the minister, Eyda Varela.
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