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El Salvador Customs Signs Agreement with European Anti-Fraud Office
By Eproint
El Salvador’s Directorate General of Customs (DGA) has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Anti-Fraud Office, an institution of the European Union that investigates fraud affecting EU financial interests. The agreement follows an official visit by a delegation from the European office aimed at evaluating El Salvador’s customs operations and exploring areas for joint action against fraud and illicit trade.
The visit began with a tour of the San Bartolo customs facility in Ilopango, one of the country’s most important logistics centers. There, the delegation observed customs procedures including cargo inspection, monitoring, and clearance. Later, the delegation traveled to the Port of Acajutla, the country’s main maritime terminal, where they reviewed the port’s role in foreign trade and the flow of maritime cargo.
The cooperation agreement signed between the two institutions is designed to improve the detection and prevention of customs fraud and other illegal activities linked to international commerce. According to El Salvador Customs, the agreement provides for the exchange of information on criminal networks and illicit operations, joint investigations, technical cooperation, improved risk analysis using strategic intelligence, and ongoing training of customs personnel.
Authorities highlighted that this partnership is part of El Salvador’s broader efforts to modernize its customs system and reinforce its position as a reliable actor in international trade controls. The agreement is also aligned with the country’s strategy to enhance regional and global supply chain security through institutional strengthening.
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