Severe congestion at the El Triunfo border crossing between Nicaragua and Costa Rica has brought commercial traffic to a standstill, with truck queues stretching more than 15 kilometers.
The delays are inflicting significant financial losses on Central American trade flows, according to reports from Divergentes.
The logistical bottleneck underscores the persistent friction in regional supply chains, even as policymakers push for reform.
The gridlock adds immediate pressure on freight operators and importers relying on the corridor, driving up transit times and operational costs for goods moving through the isthmus.
This disruption comes shortly after Central American trade ministers agreed to accelerate the modernization of the region’s customs union.
The ministers had pledged to streamline border procedures and expedite cargo movement during recent talks in Guatemala, aiming to reduce the very inefficiencies now visible at El Triunfo.