The Director General of Aduanas de El Salvador, Benjamín Mayorga, announced that more than US$49 million has been invested in El Salvador Customs thanks to a loan from the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF). The investment is aimed at improving infrastructure, equipment and dignifying the institution’s human talent, in order to optimize customs processes and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in international trade.
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In a recent interview, Mayorga highlighted the certification of 14 salvadoran companies in the Reliable Operator Program, which will allow them to enjoy benefits such as priority attention, simplified clearance and fewer verifications.
“These companies are an example of commitment to legality and efficiency, and will be treated as strategic allies in strengthening customs”, the director commented.
In addition, Mayorga highlighted the launch of the first Code of Ethics and Integrity in the General Directorate of Customs, as a key tool to promote transparency and combat corruption in public service. “We are aligned with the highest international standards, demonstrating that El Salvador is moving towards a public administration with more integrity”, he said.
Modernization
Modernization does not stop there. According to the director, more than 90 customs services will be carried out in an automated manner, which will reduce waiting times and improve clearance efficiency. These innovations place El Salvador as a regional benchmark in the modernization of its customs, aimed at facilitating trade and strengthening the country’s economy.
“El Salvador is at the forefront in the area of customs”, Mayorga concluded, stressing that these advances will allow salvadoran companies to compete in better conditions at the international level and will contribute to the country’s economic development.
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