Minister Beatriz Carles at the National Assembly

Minister Beatriz Carles arrives at the National Assembly to face questioning. Nearly 2,000 counterfeit items seized. An ATTT official was dismissed over a viral video.

Minister Beatriz Carles arrives today at the National Assembly of Deputies, where she must respond to the questioning of the deputies. Today is a cleaning day. Nearly 2,000 counterfeit items were seized in operations on 5th Avenue. An official from the ATTT was dismissed after a controversial video on social media. Minister of Mides: there are 48 shelters with 585 children. New customs provision comes into force in the Colón Free Trade Zone. The atmosphere is heating up with eyes on her answers. You may be interested: Everything is under control at the CAI in Tocumen.

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