The State Program for Clean Economic Compliance (PECEL) concluded a transformative phase in February 2026, marking a shift from basic technical training to the deep institutionalization of financial intelligence across Mexico. By integrating specialized diagnostics with tailored capacity building, the program has moved beyond simple coursework to install permanent operational methodologies within State Economic and Asset Intelligence Unit (UIPEs) and Specialized Prosecutor’s Offices. This comprehensive approach ensures that patrimonial and economic investigations are no longer reactive afterthoughts but are instead core strategic pillars in the fight against macro-criminality.
A key driver of this success was the collaboration with the International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR), which provided advanced training in identifying complex financial structures and regional asset recovery practices. Simultaneously, the GovRisk component finalized seven integral state diagnostics and developed state-specific Institutional Development Manuals. These manuals, already formally adopted by authorities in Nayarit, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán, provide clear implementation plans and standardized protocols that ensure these improvements are woven into the very fabric of state governance.
Beyond the state level, PADF has successfully expanded the program’s reach to the federal sphere, fostering a more systemic national response. Through the Federal Technical Seminar, which united 60 officials from 23 different authorities, the program has built a common technical language and improved interoperability between traditionally fragmented agencies. By strengthening the ability of these institutions to identify illicit networks and prioritize local money laundering risks, PECEL is directly weakening the financial foundations of criminal organizations and building a more resilient, evidence-based justice system.