El Salvador is strengthening its institutional capacity to combat financial and customs-related crimes through a new cooperation agreement designed to improve information sharing between the country’s Customs Authority and the Attorney General’s Office.
The agreement was signed by Customs officials alongside Attorney General Rodolfo Delgado, with the participation of Finance Minister Jerson Posada. The initiative establishes more efficient mechanisms for accessing and consulting information contained within customs systems, supporting faster coordination between public institutions.
The strengthened cooperation is expected to enhance El Salvador’s ability to prevent, investigate, and prosecute offenses including tax evasion, smuggling, money laundering, and other related crimes. Improved access to information can also support more effective oversight of customs operations and the protection of public resources.
Technology and digitalization are central to the initiative. By modernizing information-sharing processes and facilitating timely exchanges between institutions, El Salvador aims to improve the efficiency of customs procedures while strengthening controls against illicit activities.
The agreement forms part of broader efforts to develop a more modern, secure, and efficient customs system in El Salvador, demonstrating the government’s focus on institutional coordination, digital transformation, and the use of technology to strengthen public-sector operations and safeguard the interests of the State.