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Dominican Republic vehicle import regulation

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic clarifies DR-CAFTA vehicle rules and manages border trade shifts

The Dominican automotive sector continues to navigate regulatory scrutiny regarding illicit trade and compliance. The Association of Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers (ACOFAVE) has previously urged authorities to address

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BG Investment Group customs dispute in Pedernales

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Oviedo community holds vigil over potential BG Investment Group job losses

BG Investment Group, a textile recycling company in Oviedo, Pedernales, has suspended operations following a dispute with the Dominican Republic’s General Directorate of Customs (DGA). The company reports that nine conta

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Dominican Republic institutional oversight and auditing

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic Customs audit reveals RD$18.9 billion in irregularities

The Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic (CCRD) has initiated efforts to modernize its oversight capabilities and address financial discrepancies within state institutions. In early September 2026, the CCRD sig

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Dominican Republic tax enforcement and audits

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Tax authorities implement stricter enforcement and digital controls across multiple regions

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have intensified efforts to combat tax evasion and ensure fair market competition. The National Organization of Commercial Enterprises (ONEC) warned that illegal cost-cutting throug

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Argentina machinery import and customs deregulation

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: ARCA simplifies customs procedures and documentation rules in Argentina

Argentina has implemented measures to simplify the importation of machinery and equipment through digital integration and administrative reform. Initially, the Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) introduced

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Latin American drug busts and crime operations expand

12 clusters · 771 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia dismantles military weapons theft network and finds explosives depot

Law enforcement operations against organized crime and trafficking expanded through late September 2026. In Mexico, authorities in Ciudad Juárez arrested a man for allegedly attempting to bribe police, while the Fiscalía

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Dominican Republic labor and customs enforcement

2 clusters · 97 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic Senate approves forced labor import ban

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have focused on increasing law enforcement and labor oversight. Customs officials at Las Américas International Airport seized over US$600,000 and Colombian pesos from a Colombian n

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Argentine government leadership changes and internal tension

2 clusters · 82 sources · last updated

Latest: Alejandro Vilches resigns as Argentina's National Secretary of Disability

The Javier Milei administration in Argentina has experienced high-level departures within various government agencies amid internal political friction and budgetary debates. In August 2026, José Andrés Velis stepped dow

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Dominican Republic economic smuggling and tax evasion

5 clusters · 38 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Customs recovers RD$1,652 million from Asian importers

The Dominican Republic continues to face significant economic challenges regarding large-scale smuggling and tax evasion. Investigations indicate that approximately US$1 billion in tariffs are being evaded through Haiti,

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