Finance Ministry officials are on strike in protest against the headquarters of the entity, demanding compliance with employment benefits.

Immigration authorities said the strike does is not affecting people entering or leaving the country.

In addition, starting today, customs employees at Comalapa International Airport will join in the protest, without affecting the journeys by foreigners or Salvadorans who need to board a plane", reports Laprensagrafica.com

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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