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The Dirección General de Aduanas y la Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) signed an Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement that will strengthen information exchange and improve coordination between both institutions to prevent and investigate crimes related to foreign trade operations.
The agreement was signed by the Director General of Customs, Benjamín Mayorga, and the Attorney General of the Republic, Rodolfo Delgado, with the participation of the Minister of Finance, Jerson Posada. According to the authorities, this initiative seeks to expedite access to, and consultation of information contained in customs systems, facilitating joint work in tax and customs investigations.
Mayorga explained that the agreement represents a significant step forward in strengthening interinstitutional work, as it will allow both entities to share information more efficiently and promptly. This will contribute to improving the response capacity to potential irregularities detected in the import, export, and transit of goods.
Among the main benefits of the agreement is the strengthening of actions to prevent, investigate, and prosecute crimes such as tax evasion, smuggling, and money laundering. Authorities indicated that faster access to information will facilitate the identification of suspicious transactions and the monitoring of cases that may pose risks to public finances and the country’s economic security.
The agreement also seeks to optimize analysis and investigation processes using technological tools and data exchange mechanisms. In this way, institutions will have more accurate information to support investigations and strengthen judicial processes related to economic and financial crimes.
According to Customs, the digitization of processes and the modernization of information systems are part of a broader strategy to improve customs management. These actions are aimed at increasing transparency, reducing response times, and strengthening controls on commercial operations carried out in the country.
Authorities emphasized that coordination among institutions is essential to confront increasingly complex crimes that require a comprehensive response from the State. In this regard, the agreement will establish more direct communication channels and collaborative procedures that will facilitate joint work between investigators, prosecutors, and customs personnel.
With this alliance, the General Directorate of Customs reaffirms its commitment to technology, digitalization, and the timely exchange of information as tools to strengthen the security, efficiency, and modernization of the Salvadoran customs system, contributing to the protection of the State’s interests and the fight against illicit activities related to foreign trade.
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