Monthly CIMA report (July 2026) on illicit trade in Latin America. It analyzes the growing sophistication of criminal networks, smuggling of medical supplies, livestock, and luxury goods, alongside vulnerabilities in free trade zones. Highlights major operational events in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Argentina, as well as strategic progress by DIAN, inter-institutional training in Guatemala, and public health interventions.

Smuggling is not a border problem: it is a systemic phenomenon that erodes public finances, funds organized crime, and distorts markets throughout the national territory. This analysis examines three cases in Latin America and presents comprehensive response strategies.