Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through its Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF), announced enhanced coordination with the customs sector to prevent misuse of the financial system in foreign trade operations. The UIF agreed with the Confederation of Associations of Customs Brokers of the Mexican Republic (CAAAREM) to establish a direct cooperation and information-exchange channel aimed at improving the compilation of files on importers and exporters. The initiative positions customs brokers as a key first-line technical filter for verifying regulatory compliance in the foreign trade chain. Discussions covered strengthening due diligence, enabling earlier identification of transactions that diverge from expected transactional profiles, and integrating information to increase certainty in operations, while preserving the sector’s existing legal obligations.
Ministry of Finance & Public Credit (Mexico) 2026-04-20
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit sets direct information-sharing channel with customs brokers to strengthen foreign trade risk controls
Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through its Financial Intelligence Unit, has agreed with the Confederation of Associations of Customs Brokers of the Mexican Republic to enhance coordination and establish a direct cooperation and information-exchange channel to prevent misuse of the financial system in foreign trade operations. The initiative positions customs brokers as a first-line technical filter for regulatory compliance, focusing on strengthening due diligence, earlier detection of atypical transactions, and better information integration while maintaining legal obligations.