Mexico Creates Specialized Unit to Focus on Criminal Organizations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attends her morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, on April 2, 2025. Marco Ugarte, File/AP Photo

The Mexican government has created a specialized unit to investigate money laundering by criminal groups.

The creation of the General Directorate Specialized in Criminal Organizations was published as a decree on May 27 and came into effect on May 28.