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FinCEN renews GTO, imposing new reporting rules near El Paso

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FinCEN has renewed a Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) since early 2025. Under the Bank Secrecy Act, this order imposes additional recordkeeping and reporting obligations on financial institutions in specific geographic areas. FinCEN noted that Money Services Businesses along the southwest border face heightened money laundering risks due to proximity to areas where cartels are moving illicit cash near El Paso.

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Why it matters

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The GTO is part of the Administration’s strategy to combat Mexico-based drug cartels. The Treasury Secretary framed the reissued GTO as a tool to ensure law enforcement has the actionable data needed to follow the money trail.

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Who's involved

  • El PasoLocation near which cartels are moving illicit cash, triggering the GTO.
  • city councilLocal government body facing increased financial risk and compliance burden.
  • New MexicoState that may be subject to heightened financial risk from the regulatory action.
  • Ciudad JuárezLocation near the border where cartels are actively moving illicit cash.

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