Customs Chief Fires 45, Citing Corruption
From Times Wire Reports
The new chief of Mexico’s customs agency fired 45 of the department’s 47 supervisors and said the ax would fall on the remaining two soon. He cited corruption, inefficiency and apathy among customs agents.
Jose Guzman Montalvo promised a complete overhaul of the agency, widely accused of extorting money and collaborating with criminals entering ports and crossing checkpoints along the U.S. border.
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