The measure impacts people in transit and companies since they cannot take the necessary precautions to guarantee the safe entry or return of people and carriers to their country of origin, the entity explained in a press release.

In addition, it significantly affects the flow of goods; it adds great uncertainty to trade operations, bringing about concern among our partners; crucial elements for the commercial dynamics in the region.

We reiterate the significance that, ahead of substantive changes in regulations, prudent deadlines for their application must prevail.

The Federation of Chambers and Industrial Associations of Central America and the Dominican Republic (FECAICA) expressed its opinion on the measure imposed by Costa Rica for national security in view of the wave of national homicides.

The measure has been criticized from the outset, and even Costa Rican families were stranded at the airport in El Salvador, in transit to Honduras.

According to official figures, exports to Central America are the second allocation of Costa Rican products.

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