The Paraguayan government introduced a plan to eliminate border smuggling. This supports local industries, enhances tax collection, and prevents money laundering. Economist Víctor Benítez told local media the initiative addresses local industrialists’ and producers’ concerns. The administration announced the plan shortly after Santiago Peña took office. Interior Minister Enrique Riera emphasized targeting large-scale smuggling operations. […]
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