Overview

• The National Assembly is expected to approve the anti-narcotrafficking law on April 1, 2025, with final adoption anticipated later this month after reconciliation with the Senate version.
• The law establishes the Pnaco, a national anti-organized crime prosecutor's office, to handle complex narcotrafficking cases starting July 2026.
• Key provisions include high-security prison regimes for major traffickers and expanded use of algorithmic intelligence for crime detection, sparking civil liberties debates.
• Controversial measures such as the 'dossier-coffre' to protect sensitive investigation details and remote device activation for surveillance have divided lawmakers.
• Removed from the final draft was a proposal requiring encrypted messaging platforms to share user data with investigators, reflecting cybersecurity concerns.