Illicit Trade Summit of the Americas - Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade
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The 3rd Combating Illicit Trade Summit of Customs Directors-General of the Americas brought together senior Customs leaders from across the region to align on shared challenges and strengthen cooperation against illicit trade. Co-hosted by Receita Federal and TRACIT, the Summit is establishing itself as a platform for sustained regional exchange.
​Discussions focused on the structural pressures shaping enforcement today—from the acceleration of e-commerce and small parcel flows to the growing role of data, risk management, and artificial intelligence. Delegates also addressed the need to secure key trade nodes and translate cross-border coordination into operational outcomes.
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​​Two outcomes anchor this platform. The Compendium of Best Practices captures and structures operational experience to support replication and collective learning. The Joint Statement reflects a shared commitment by Customs administrations to deepen cooperation across the Americas.

Participating Customs Delegates included:
  • Diego Carlos Figueroa, Deputy Director General for Customs Control, Argentina
  • Alberto Samuel Soto De La Vía, Presidente de la Aduana Nacional, Bolivia
  • Fabiano Coelho, Undersecretary of Customs Administration, Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue, Brazil
  • Soraya Valdivieso, Director General of Customs​, Panama
  • ​Juan Olmedo,​ Director General of Customs​, Paraguay
Distinguished Speakers included:
  • Shelley Duggan​, Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Procter & Gamble and
    Chairperson of TRACIT
  • Jeffrey P. Hardy, Director-General of TRACIT
  • Luis Bernardo Benjumea Martínez, Executive Director at BASC Colombia
  • Adriana Gomes Rêgo​, Deputy Special Secretary at Receita Federal
  • Eduardo Leite​, Regional Rapporteur for Latin America and the Caribbean at UN CEFACT
  • Júlio Lopes​, Congressman, Brazil National Congress
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Compendium of Best Practices

The Compendium of Best Practices brings together operational case studies from Customs administrations across the Americas, building on a clear takeaway from previous Summits: the value of structured exchange between peers.
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It captures this shared experience and translates it into a practical resource designed to support day-to-day enforcement—highlighting approaches that improve effectiveness, reduce inefficiencies, accelerate innovation, and shorten the learning curve for Customs authorities across the region.
Access the Compendium here.

About the 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.
Discover how past Summits have shaped regional efforts against illicit trade:
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PANAMA SUMMIT 2024
ANA / TRACIT co-hosted event
March 26-27, 2024 I Panama
CARTAGENA SUMMIT 2025
DIAN / TRACIT co-hosted event
April 7-9, 2025 | Cartagena, Colombia
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