Mexico
Answer ... Several instruments aim to combat bribery and corruption. For instance, the Federal Act to Prevent and Identify Operations with Illicit Background Funds aims to facilitate the detection of both the source and destination of funds, with a view to protecting the financial system and the national economy as a whole.
The General Law of Administrative Responsibilities sets out the responsibilities and obligations of public authorities, and the applicable sanctions in case of breach.
These acts require that comprehensive due diligence be conducted in order to identify whether there are sensitive activities that must be notified to the corresponding authorities prior to implementation of a project; and, where applicable, to commence the corresponding legal actions and determine the sanctions for both public and private entities where procedural irregularities, bribery and corruption are detected.
Sanctions can include:
- administrative fines;
- prohibitions against participating in public contracts (for private companies) and/or working in public jobs (for public officers); and
- imprisonment.