Muriel Ramírez
Muriel Ramírez is the coordinator of the Pro-Legal Trade Committee of the Federation of Chambers of Industry of Central America and the Dominican Republic (Fecaica), where she has been vocal about the significant challenges posed by cigarette smuggling in Central America. Recently, she highlighted the progress made by El Salvador in reducing illegal cigarette brands, showcasing her commitment to combating illicit trade and advocating for effective government measures to tackle the issue.
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Muriel Ramírez, coordinator of the Codecof, emphasized that two cyclical patterns are observed in smuggling activities.
Contrabando de alimentos y bebidas se incrementa hasta 25%
Guatemala· 2026-02-19
Muriel Ramírez highlighted the risks for formal commerce due to the porous border and criminal activities.
Carteles del narcotráfico vulneran la frontera sur y empresarios guatemaltecos piden recuperar la seguridadGuatemala· 2025-12-24
Muriel Ramírez is the coordinator of Codecof and explains the mechanisms of smuggling used by cartels.
Cartel de Sinaloa y Jalisco Nueva Generación se enfrentan por rutas del contrabando en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-18Muriel Ramírez, directora de la Codecof, explicó que distintos análisis señalan que, en temporada navideña, el contrabando de alimentos y abarrotes puede incrementarse entre 25% y 40%.
Aumenta contrabando de alimentos y abarrotes en fin de añoGuatemala· 2025-11-15
Muriel Ramírez is the coordinator and spokesperson for the Commission for the Defense of Formal Trade.
Por qué el sello en la miel pura combate productos adulterados y de contrabandoGuatemala· 2025-06-25
Muriel Ramírez, coordinator of Codecof, detailed several dynamics related to smuggling influenced by organized crime control.
Crimen organizado en frontera con México frena comercio y reduce tránsito de guatemaltecosGuatemala· 2025-06-23
Muriel Ramírez, coordinator of Codecof, reiterated that smuggling during Holy Week has direct repercussions on local economies and the formal market.
La Semana Santa trae consigo un incremento del 20% en la venta de productos de contrabandoGuatemala· 2025-04-17Muriel Ramírez is the coordinator of the committee pro-comercio lícito and highlighted the challenges of cigarette smuggling in Guatemala.
Nuevas formas de comercio ilegal agravan el contrabando de cigarrillos en CentroaméricaGuatemala· 2025-04-02Muriel Ramírez is the coordinator of the Pro-Legal Trade Committee and highlighted the progress in El Salvador's fight against smuggling.
El contrabando de cigarrillos crece en Centroamérica
Panama· 2025-03-26