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.

Three days of cooperation among government authorities, international organizations, the private sector, and academia to analyze illicit trade, share experiences, and develop a collaborative roadmap through the Triangles Strategy.

Are tariffs enough to protect domestic industries? This CIMA Insight examines Colombia's ceramic sector and explores how technical smuggling, unfair competition, and global supply chain dynamics can undermine trade protection measures. Drawing on cases from Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, the report highlights key challenges for competitiveness and economic security across Latin America.

CIMA’s May monthly report examines the evolution of illicit trade across Latin America, highlighting corruption linked to smuggling networks, money laundering schemes involving seemingly legitimate businesses, and the growing illegal trade in pharmaceutical products. The report also reviews key regional trends, identified trafficking routes, and the most significant operational events recorded during the month.

CIMA report on the main illicit trade trends in Latin America during April 2026, including smuggling, counterfeiting, and criminal networks.

A strategic analysis of how grey markets and the trade of unauthorized products in Latin America erode brand value, distort pricing, and fund organized crime. The article introduces Strategos BIP's "Triangles Strategy" as a comprehensive public-private coordination solution.