In the framework of the total opening of Chile's borders, scheduled to begin on December 1, The National Director of Customs, José Ignacio Palma, arrived in the capital of the Arica and Parinacota Region (north) to meet with local authorities and teams of Regional Customs officials.
José Ignacio Palma, accompanied by the Regional Ministerial Secretary (Seremi) of Finance, Pablo Arancibia, and the Director of the Regional Customs, Fernando Rousseau, held meetings with the Regional Presidential Delegate, Roberto Erpel, and the Regional Governor, Jorge Díaz.
With both authorities he discussed some details of What will be the changes in the Protected Borders Plan that will involve the opening of the Chacalluta border crossing? (border with Peru) and the way in which Customs will be deployed at this very important control point for the country.
“We are very satisfied because these were very positive meetings, which allow us to continue moving forward with the efforts we are developing in this region. Without a doubt, the early opening imposes a series of challenges on us, so The coordination we are carrying out with all local authorities is very relevant. to successfully complete this process of returning to normality,” Palma explained.
In the two meetings I also know coHe talked about investment projects which is being developed by the National Customs Service in the northern area, in particular the new institutional building to be built in Arica and the possibility of making investments for the installation of non-invasive technologies at the main control points.
During the visit to Arica, the highest authority of the Chilean Customs, together with the Deputy Director of Human Resources, Francisco Cabellos, and the Secretary General, Patricia Chamorro, met with a group of officials who are working in person.
At this meeting, the new Recognition Policy that the Service is implementing, the Covid Tables at the national level, the importance of maintaining health and safety protocols was reinforced, and the way in which work will continue was addressed.
Likewise, some doubts were clarified regarding the opening of the Chacalluta border crossing from December 1 and the way in which officials should carry out their control and inspection work.
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