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Álvaro Fernando Arias assumes interim presidency of Bolivia's National Customs
Álvaro Fernando Arias Gonzales has assumed the interim presidency of Bolivia's National Customs, replacing Alberto Soto. The appointment was formalized by the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, Christian Morales.
Arias, who formerly served as the regional manager for the Customs in La Paz, has outlined a six-month priority focused on the institutionalization of the agency. He aims to simplify customs procedures and reduce bureaucracy to facilitate foreign trade and eliminate administrative bottlenecks.
As part of this transition, Arias announced that a contingency plan will be implemented within three months in coordination with the Ministry of Economy and foreign trade operators. This plan is intended to improve internal processes and expedite export clearances.
The leadership change follows the removal of Alberto Soto, who is reportedly under investigation for alleged corruption. The government has already submitted a project for the institutionalization of the Customs to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly to support these structural reforms.
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Alberto Soto · Christian Morales · Ministry of Economy and Public Finance · National Customs · Álvaro Fernando Arias Gonzales
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister of Economy Christian Morales swore in Álvaro Fernando Arias as the interim president of the National Customs. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arias aims to simplify customs procedures and reduce bureaucracy to facilitate foreign trade. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former president Alberto Soto was removed from his position and is under investigation for alleged corruption. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arias plans to implement a contingency plan within three months to improve internal processes and export clearances. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arias previously served as the regional manager of the Customs in La Paz. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] Álvaro Fernando Arias is the new interim president of the National Customs. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] A project for the institutionalization of the Customs was sent to the Plurinational Legislative Assembly four weeks ago. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo
- [● 3 SOURCES] The primary goal for the next six months is the institutionalization of the National Customs. elciudadano.com.bo · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo