Venezuela Moves Against Customs and Tax Corruption

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Sunday, February 1, 1998
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
14
Issue: 
2
64-65
Abstract: 
The Venezuelan Government has acted against customs officials accused of corruption, initiating action to suspend operating licenses of up to 600 out of 2,100 customs agents. The initiative is designed to stop contraband goods and enhance revenue collection. Under pressure from the International Monetary Fund, the Venezuelan Government is also improving its tax administration, including anti-corruption... [more]