Belize has emerged as a global leader in combatting money laundering and terrorism financing, with the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force’s (CFATF) latest Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) ranking the nation among the world’s top performers.

Belize achieved Full Compliance in 38 out of 40 FATF Recommendations, making it the most technically compliant country worldwide, surpassing even Qatar. The nation also received substantial effectiveness ratings in key areas, setting a regional benchmark and earning its place among the top three Caribbean countries assessed to date.

This remarkable transformation comes after years of dedicated effort and collaboration across the public and private sectors, culminating in Belize avoiding the FATF’s “grey” or “black” lists.

Belize remains committed to maintaining its leadership in AML/CFT/CPF efforts, strengthening its framework to meet evolving global standards and emerging risks.