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The annual  Illicit Trade Summit of the Americas is part of TRACIT’s continuous engagement with Customs administrations across the Americas.
Between Summits, TRACIT organizes Illicit Trade Labs to support Customs on the ground. We also compile regional initiatives in the Compendium of Customs Best Practices, which serves as a basis for discussion at the next Summit.

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About TRACIT's Illicit Trade Summits of the Americas

The Illicit Trade Summits of the Americas bring together Customs Directors-General and high-level stakeholders from across the region to strengthen cooperation in the fight against illicit trade. Co-hosted by TRACIT and national customs authorities, these annual high-impact events provide a platform for open dialogue, peer exchange, and strategic alignment to combat the cross-border threats posed by illicit goods.

Organized annually since 2024, each summit serves as a springboard for advancing regional coordination, improving enforcement capabilities, and fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors. Through expert discussions, collaborative workshops, and shared commitments, the Summits aim to protect legitimate trade, promote security, and uphold the rule of law throughout the Americas.

Compendium of Customs Best Practices

The Compendium of Customs Best Practices brings together operational case studies from Customs administrations across the Americas.

Access the Compendium here.

Illicit Trade Labs

The Illicit Trade Labs are designed to provide Customs authorities with knowledge and practical solutions to implement risk-based strategies against illicit trade.

Learn more

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Fourth Summit - 2027 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Registration information

Date: April 2027
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Venue: Coming Soon

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IMPORTANT MATERIALS (coming soon)

• Summit Agenda:  English / Español / Português
• Media Release: English / Español / Português

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SPEAKERS
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Schedule of Events

TRACIT Report

• Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones: A Focus on Five Key Zones in Central and South America (2025)
• ​​El comercio ilícito en las zonas francas: Un enfoque en cinco zonas clave de América Central y del Sur [Versión en español]

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Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship brochure

• English version
• Versión en español

​Join us as a sponsor and connect with top decision-makers across the Americas. Multiple sponsorship options are available.


​For more information, contact  Jane Clark. 

Previous Sponsors include:

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Past Summits​

RIO SUMMIT 2026

Co-hosted with Receita Federal

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CARTAGENA SUMMIT 2025

Co-hosted with DIAN

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PANAMA SUMMIT 2024

Co-hosted with ANA

About the 2026 Summit in Rio, Brazil

Senior customs officials from across the Americas convened in Brazil for the 3rd Combating Illicit Trade Summit of Customs Director-Generals.
Learn more