Honduras Would Limit Nicaraguan Dairy Imports

The Honduran government announced its intention to eliminate Nicaraguan dairy imports, in order to protect its national industry.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Wilmer Fernández, president of the Nicaraguan Dairy Chamber (Canislan), told newspaper La Prensa that they haven't received any official communication on this topic.

"But he added that, if Honduras blocks Nicaraguan dairy exports, 'it would be violating Central American free trade regulations'".

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