Penalties for Illegal Precursor Trade
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Mexico establishes specific criminal and administrative penalties for the illegal trade, diversion, possession, transportation, import, and export of chemical precursors, essential chemicals, and associated machinery. Sanctions include imprisonment, fines, forfeiture, and disqualification of public officials.
Recent evidence confirms judicial enforcement of the special statute in a Morelos case. No consolidated national statistics were identified on investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and penalties imposed specifically for illegal precursor trade or diversion. This limits assessment of enforcement frequency and coverage but does not affect the legal existence of the sanctions regime.
Sources (2): the documents that support the traffic light
- Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. (2026). Código Penal Federal, artículos 194, 195 y 195 Bis (Legislation)
- Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. (2026). Ley Federal para el Control de Precursores Químicos, Productos Químicos Esenciales y Máquinas para Elaborar Cápsulas, Tabletas y/o Comprimidos (Legislation)
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