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Business associations and interested groups in the economic integration of Central America are reacting against Mayora´s dismissal, who had energized the regional economic integration process.
Although there is still confusion caused by the sudden and unexplained dismissal of Yolanda Mayora from the senior leadership of the Central American Economic Integration Department (SIEC), several Central American business groups expressed concern considering the executive was not doing badly in the eyes of those who will benefit from a real and expedite economic integration of the isthmus.
Unfortunately, the signing of the agreement to remove Mayora by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister added even more confusion. Statements known in Costa Rica today showed concern for her replacement, including from the Chamber of Exporters of Costa Rica (Cadexco), the Chamber of Industries of Costa Rica (ICRC) and their own Trade Minister, Anabel González.
On the other hand, the Federation of Private Entities of Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (FEDEPRICAP), through a statement released today, expressed its "astonishment" over the "sudden decision to dismiss" the secretary general of SIECA and considered the decision had been taken "without justification”. Businessmen believe the measure has a "negative impact" on "Central American institutions" and the commitment in the agenda created and conducted for several months with Mayora.
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January 2011
Yolanda Mayora de Gavidia will continue to lead the Central American Economic Integration Secretary.
The decision was made by the Council of Ministers of Economy of Central America, reversing the decision made by 4 regional Presidents to oust Mayora as head of the agency for economic integration.
January 2011
"SIECA is currently under question, ever since the appointment of the Secretary General was made abnormally."
The Federation of Private Entities of CA, Panama and Dominican Republic (FEDEPRICAP), canceled a meeting with the Spanish Organizations Confederation because the meeting was sponsored by the Central American Economic Integration Department (SIECA) as part of a project which manages the Department itself.
January 2011
At El Salvador´s request, Central American governments separated Yolanda de Gavidia from her post as Director of the Central American Economic Integration Department.
Reasons for the dismissal of the former finance minister of El Salvador were not disclosed.
Of Salvadoran citizenship, Gavidia had been appointed secretary general of SIECA for a period of four years ending in 2013.
February 2011
The trade Minister of Costa Rica said that the "better governance process" in SIECA, initiated by Yolanda Mayora, had "raised antibodies" at the regional institution.
There is no doubt that the economic future of Central America and the possibilities of development of its people are linked to regional integration, starting with all which refers to the free exchange of goods and services and the ability to be presented to the world as a single block.
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