The Industry Association from the Dominican Republic (AIRD) considered that the request to stop shipments of sugar from the Central Romana CorporationLTD (CRC), by United States Customs, It must be rationally reviewed in order to find a quick solution to the sanction imposed that affects the exports of said company to that nation.
“In this sense, we support the Central Romana Corporation, aware of its outstanding track record and contributions to our economy, as well as the continuous improvement processes implemented in its operations,” says a statement issued by the businessmen’s union.
They claim that the AIRD It has always been and will be in favor of promoting spaces for dialogue on the matter.
“We take advantage of the occasion to raise the need to continue strengthening and deepening bilateral relations between the United States and the Dominican Republic, particularly in commercial exchange and the promotion of foreign investment, as well as in cooperation for sustainable development,” they say. in the statement.
“Our nations share fundamental values such as freedom and democracy, which take on greater meaning in times of great challenges for the world, where dialogue and the search for solutions for the prosperity and well-being of countries are increasingly necessary,” maintain the businessmen grouped in the AIRD.
United States sanction
The office of Customs and Border Protection of the United States (CBP, for its acronym in English) issued this Wednesday a warrant of arrest of discharge (WRO in English) against Roman Central Corporation “based on information that reasonably indicates the use of forced labor against their workers”.
CBP alleges which identified at least five of the International Labor Organization’s indicators of forced labor during its investigation, in particular, abuse of vulnerability, isolation, wage withholding, abusive working and living conditions, and excessive overtime.”
In this regard, it ordered that as of November 23, security officers Customs and Border Protection from United States will stop shipments of raw sugar and sugar-based products produced in the Dominican Republic by Central Romana Corporation Limited (Central Romana).
