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Mexico Opens Central ANAM Headquarters in Nuevo Laredo to Modernize Customs

The complex anchors a modernization drive that pairs digital integration with new scanners to lift collections, tighten enforcement, speed cross‑border trade.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the Nuevo Laredo site as ANAM’s hub, setting a 2026 customs revenue goal of 1.5 trillion pesos after a 25% rise to 1.25 trillion in 2025.
  • Built by the Army with an investment exceeding 4 billion pesos, the 29‑hectare complex spans about 320,000 m² with space for roughly 1,100 staff and 600 housing units, generating thousands of jobs during construction.
  • Authorities said non‑intrusive X‑ray and gamma inspection systems are being installed across all customs and that unified digital processes with the SAT are slated for completion this year.
  • Officials highlighted Nuevo Laredo’s role as Mexico’s principal land customs node, accounting for about 33% of terrestrial customs revenue, with expanded cargo capacity cited by local leaders.
  • Sedena reported major seizures at customs since 2021 and described close operational coordination with U.S. CBP at the northern border with respect for both nations’ sovereignty.