Days ago, the Ministry of Economic Development issued a statement attributing the responsibility of delays to customs agents: "... the government wants to make public that the current delays in port operations are not attributable to the change of operator, nor the intervention of the DEI, but are caused by certain customs agents in a total act of corporate irresponsibility, who have neglected the continuous calls by the Economic Development Secretariat (SDE) to attend to procedures to unload containers which must undergo reviews by customs offices."

Today, an article in Laprensa.hn reported that the National Federation of Honduras Customs Agents (Fenaduanah) is asking the government for "more manpower and infrastructure."

The President of Fenaduanah Raul Lopez said "... If the DEI wants to raise more money that's good but it has to be more professional, open more reviews areas, hire more staff and facilitate trade. If these are not provided, Honduras could fall into neglect, which can cost in terms of international law suits because we have signed contracts and agreements to facilitate trade and customs. "

Source: laprensahn.com

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