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Former CEO Freed From Free Zone
posted (July 7, 2017)
Back in May, we told you about all the difficulties at the Corozal Free Zone where the Zone Chamber of commerce had turned against Former Chief Executive Officer Valentino Blanco. Under intense pressure, the board placed Blanco on 30 days administrative leave.

Well, earlier this week we learned that his contract is being being bought out and he won't be returning to the post. As the brother in law of the Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Angel Campos, Blanco and his perceived political connections was never popular with the Zone;s private sector interests.

So, now, the position is vacant, and the private sector members of the Board will be pressing to make sure that the next CEO is not politically connected. We'll monitor r to see how that goes.

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