Mexican banks train 100,000 employees against human trafficking

Banks train 100,000 employees in the face of a 47% increase in trafficking victims in 2025.

Months before the 2026 Soccer World Cup, the Mexican banking system activated a national strategy to detect possible cases of human trafficking and financial operations linked to this crime. The objective is to respond to the risks that tend to increase in large-scale international events.

Massive training in branches

The Association of Banks of Mexico (ABM), the Citizen Council for Security and Justice of Mexico City and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that nearly 100,000 employees of financial institutions are being trained to identify warning signs and channel reports on possible cases of exploitation.

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The initiative covers more than 11 thousand bank branches of the 54 institutions affiliated with the ABM. These participate in awareness and prevention actions at the national level.

The purpose is to strengthen the capacities of the financial system to detect operations that could be linked to trafficking networks and contribute to the protection of people in vulnerable situations.

According to data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, during 2025 the number of trafficking victims in Mexico grew 47%.

Faced with this panorama, the organizations pointed out the importance of strengthening coordination between authorities, international organizations and the private sector to prevent crime and care for affected people.

The strategy coincides with alerts issued by the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV), the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) and the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) about the risks associated with trafficking and money laundering.

As part of the program, UNODC and the Citizen Council developed training materials focused on identifying unusual financial movements, atypical transaction patterns and other risk indicators related to possible cases of sexual and labor exploitation.

Branches will also disseminate informational materials to help recognize early signs of trafficking and promote the Citizen Council’s National Anti-Human Trafficking Hotline and Chat. This service provides legal and psychological guidance, emotional support and accompaniment to victims 24 hours a day, free of charge, anonymous and confidential.

The initiative seeks to close spaces for resources from this crime to enter or circulate within the formal banking system.

PRI accuses Morena of links to organized crime

The PRI leader launches serious accusations against Morena for alleged criminal ties.

The national leadership of the PRI intensified its attack against Morena by pointing out alleged links of the ruling party with criminal groups and possible investigations in the United States.

Accusations of Alejandro Moreno

During the XLIII Plenary Meeting of COPPPAL, Alejandro Moreno stated that there are elements that could lead to international actions. The PRI leader maintained that Morena could be considered one:

“terrorist organization that finances organized crime”

He pointed out alleged irregularities in electoral processes in Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

Moreno also mentioned journalistic versions of alleged investigations by US authorities against Morena politicians. He assured that some party actors would be providing information to agencies in that country, which, he said, anticipates new investigations.

The leader stated that for more than five years he has filed complaints in Mexico and before international organizations for alleged illegal acts by Morena officials, including cases of fiscal huachicol and possible links with organized crime. He assured that these complaints are beginning to have repercussions outside the country.

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Citlalli Hernández denies apocryphal list about Morena’s process

The Morenista leader called not to spread false information about the internal process.

Morena’s internal process

Citlalli Hernández Mora, president of the National Election Commission of Morena, denied the authenticity of a list that circulates on the definition of gender for the State Coordinations for the Defense of Transformation and National Sovereignty. He described the document as false and pointed out that it seeks to generate confusion in the internal process of the party.

Through a video broadcast on social networks, Hernández explained that the list dates back to the previous year and is invalid. He reiterated that all official information will be published exclusively through the party’s channels.

“I call on militancy and sympathizers not to share false information and to remain attentive to official statements,” he stated.

The leader indicated that the applicants will be the first to know the next stages of the process, which will then be made known in a transparent manner.

He highlighted that the movement led by President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to strengthen new ways of doing politics, with dialogue, unity and respect for internal rules. Morena, he said, will continue to make decisions in accordance with its principles and in favor of the transformation project.

He announced that the National Elections Commission will review in the coming days the compliance with the requirements of the 277 candidates registered for the State Coordinations. In addition, a working table is maintained with the Labor Party and the Green Party to discuss the profiles before announcing the next stages.

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Mexican banks support those affected by earthquakes in Venezuela

Mexican banks activate support after earthquakes in Venezuela: donations and shipments without commission.

Various financial institutions in Mexico have implemented support measures to address the emergency caused by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The earthquakes left damage in several communities in the South American country.

Measures of financial institutions

BBVA México reported that, through its foundation, it made an initial donation of one million pesos to the Mexican Red Cross. In addition, it opened an account to receive contributions from the public. Resources will be channeled towards humanitarian aid work once the critical phase is over.

Banco Azteca announced the elimination of commissions on money transfers to Venezuela until July 10. The measure applies without an amount limit through platforms such as Western Union and MoneyGram, both in branches and in its mobile application.

Santander México announced an extraordinary donation to the Mexican Red Cross for the deployment of the USAR rescue group. This team, made up of specialists and canine pairs, is already in Venezuela supporting search and rescue efforts in collapsed structures.

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