The National Customs Directorate (DNA) will organize the 27th Customs Law Conference on Wednesday, November 8, under the title "The Uruguayan Customs Code (CAROU) 10 years after its approval«The event will bring together leading national officials and private sector representatives to discuss CAROU's progress, challenges and prospects after a decade of implementation.
The event will be broadcast live on the online platform. Those interested in participating must register in advance by sending an email to the address listed at the end of the news.
Activity program
Hora: 10: 00 - Home and welcome
- Presentation: Representative of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (to be confirmed).
- Intervention: Cr. Jaime Borgiani, National Director of Customs.
10:15 – Panel I: General Aspects
- Dr. Stanislao Lamenza (DNA): «Background, current situation and perspective of CAROU».
- Dr. Cecilia Alfaro (DNA): "CAROU's innovative institutes and their practical application."
- Dr. Daniel Olaizola (INALOG): «Proposals for operational modifications 10 years after CAROU».
- Dr. Raúl González Berro (ADAU): «Topics to be reviewed 10 years after the CAROU came into force».
- Lic. Fiorella Cagnone and Lic. Cecilia Burnalli (DNA): «CAROU and the new MERCOSUR Regime of Origin».
Time: 11:15 – Panel II: Infractional and Disciplinary Aspects
- Dr. Alejandra López Siécola (DNA): «Evolution of the disciplinary procedure for persons involved».
- Dr. Pablo Labandera (MTOP): «10 years after the CAROU came into force: More guarantees or more defenselessness for those under administration?»
- Dr. Leonardo Bon (DGI): «The crime of fraud and its connection with smuggling».
- Dr. Claudia Arriaga Villamil (Office of the Attorney General): “Lessons and challenges for the Office of the Attorney General from CAROU.”
Time: 12:15 – Closing of the day
- Cr. Jaime Borgiani (DNA): Final reflections.
- Dr. Esc. Stanislao Lamenza (DNA): Closing words.
Registration and access
To attend the event, please register by sending an email to [email protected]. Once registered, you will receive the access link.
This event represents an opportunity to learn about the impact of CAROU, share experiences and reflect on the evolution of the Uruguayan customs regulatory framework.
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