The Scourge of SmugglingThe impact of illicit trade in Guatemala is such that "in the case of the paper industry, smuggling has grown to the point of taking away a portion of the market from companies and 30% of their turnover."Thursday, November 30, 2017
Guatemalan businessmen say that out of every ten products sold in the country, three are of illegal origin. The impact of illicit trade on business activity can already be seen in the turnover of companies, who are also forced to reduce their employee payrolls. Source: elperiodico.com.gt ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Do you need more information about your business sector?Request more information: Need assistance? Contact us
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Pandemic, Smuggling and Black MarketApril 2020 Given the crisis in the region, businessmen in Guatemala report that smuggling of Mexican products has increased, while in Panama, beer producers attribute the rise in illegal trade in alcoholic beverages to the dry law. Rebound in Smuggling ForecastedNovember 2018 In Guatemala, food and beverage businessmen estimate that product smuggling during the end of 2018 will increase more than reported in previous years. Smuggling "Hub" in Central AmericaMarch 2018 In the view of businessmen in Guatemala, the country has become a connection center for merchandise that is transported illegally from the Colon Free Zone, in Panama, to the Corozal Free Zone, in Belize. Unstoppable Smuggling in the Northern TriangleAugust 2017 Guatemalan businessmen are demanding stricter laws to combat the illegal entry of goods from Mexico, which are now being sold in El Salvador and Honduras.
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