Illicit Trade Summit of the Americas

Illicit Trade Summit of the Americas - Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade

Welcome to the Third Illicit Trade Summit - Americas Region

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Registration information

DATE: 14 - 16 April 2026
LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

VENUE: Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro

Online registration is now closed. To register on-site or to arrange for credit card payment, contact Jane Clark.

IMPORTANT MATERIALS

Summit Agenda: English / Español / Português
Media Release: English / Español / Português
Joint Statement: English / Español / Português
Compendium of Best Practices: English / Español / Português

Meet the Delegates

Meet the Guest Speakers

Meet the Event Partners

Confirmed customs official participants:

ARGENTINA
Mr. Diego Carlos Figueroa
Deputy Director General for Customs Control

ARUBA
Mr. Roderick Croes
Director of Customs

BOLIVIA
Mr. Alberto Samuel Soto De La Vía
Presidente de la Aduana Nacional

BONAIRE, SINT EUSTATIUS and SABA
Mrs. Claudia Toet
Director Customs and Tax

BRAZIL
Mr. Fabiano Coelho,
Undersecretary of Customs Administration, Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue

CANADA
Mr. Glen Pereira
First Secretary Customs Liaison

CUBA
Mr. Wiliam Pérez González
Vice jefe Primero de la AGR

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Mrs. Raquel Elia Soriano Abreu
Deputy Director General

ECUADOR
Mr. Luis Landivar Olvera
Deputy Director General of Customs

EL SALVADOR
Mr. Jose Benjamin Mayorga Osorio
Director General of Customs

GUATEMALA
Mr. Edwin Orlando Curtidor Juarez
Customs Intendant

PERU
Mr. Jorge Gallo Alvarado
Deputy National Superintendent of Customs of the National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration

JAMAICA
Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker
CEO & Commissioner of Customs

THE NETHERLANDS
M.J.M (Mechteld) Fletcher
Plv. Director General Douane

NICARAGUA
Mr. Danys Antonio Ortiz
Director General of Customs

PANAMA
Mrs. Soraya Valdivieso
Director General of Customs

PARAGUAY
Mr. Juan Olmedo
Director General of Customs

PORTUGAL
Mrs. Helena Borges
Director General of Customs

ST. LUCIA
Mr. Sherman Emmanuel
Comptroller of Customs

SAINT VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Mr. Selwyn Da Silva
Comptroller of Customs and Excise

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Mr. Darren Bhola
Customs and Excise Supervisor

URUGUAY
Mr. Miguel Palumbo
Manager of Risk Management and Control

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.

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.