From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (Agexport):

The Single Window for Exports (VUPE) and CUTRIGUA, announced that as of February 23, 2015, a pilot project will start which aims to facilitate trade at border crossings.

As a first action, there will be a road realignment on the border of Pedro de Alvarado (Guatemala) and La Hachadura (El Salvador).

This provision is a result of a proposal submitted by drivers and operators affiliated to labor organizations, to reduce queues and speed up over ground transportation going through customs.

Personnel will coordinate the roads to keep them clear, in order to avoid congestion at border posts.

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From a statement issued by the Ministry of Economy of Guatemala:

The export processing service between the customs posts Pedro de Alvarado and La Hachadura will operate continuously 24 hours a day as a result of pilot plan agreed between the authorities in Guatemala and El Salvador which aims to guarantee customs operations.

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April 2015

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