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16 June 2010
MEXICO: Tougher Limits Imposed On USD Cash Transactions.
NYTIMES/ Strict limits on the deposit and exchange of U.S. dollars in Mexican banks were imposed Tuesday to try to limit money laundering by narco gangs. Individual bank account holders are limited to deposits of $4,000 monthly USD, while others without accounts will be allowed to exchange up to $1,500. Companies on the border or in tourist areas are allowed transactions of up to $7,000 monthly.
