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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Terrorism Funding Streams from South America
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing held a hearing on June 8, 2016, to examine how terrorist organizations secure funding through illicit activities in South America. The session focused on the and international cooperation on efforts.
This hearing informs potential legislative and policy actions regarding U.S. national security and international financial oversight in South America.
Who It Affects
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U.S. House of Representatives
Members are gathering information to inform potential future legislation or oversight regarding national security.
Financial Intelligence Unit of Argentina
The agency is participating in international dialogue regarding regional financial security.
Key Facts
- The hearing was the eighth session held by the Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing.
- The hearing took place on June 8, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The primary focus was the tri-border region of South America and its relation to anti-money laundering and terror finance.
- Witnesses included representatives from SGI Global, LLC, the Financial Intelligence Unit of Argentina, and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
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Focus on Regional Cooperation
The hearing highlights a shift toward engaging regional partners like Argentina's Financial Intelligence Unit to address transnational terror financing.
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