Asunción: Chaos and long queues for vehicle inspections signal administrative collapse

Asunción is bracing for administrative chaos as a deadline for vehicle inspections looms. The approaching June 30 expiration for vehicle permits has triggered a surge of drivers flocking to authorized inspection centers, leading to significant queues and delays over the weekend. This rush is anticipated to cause a collapse in administrative services on Monday and Tuesday.

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The time of waiting, which varied depending on the chosen verification center, ranging between one and two hours, anticipates what could be an administrative collapse between Monday and Tuesday.

At the Ivesur workshop, a massive crowd of vehicles formed extensive lines that circled the premises. Despite efforts to open additional lanes, the inspection process took an average of two hours for drivers who arrived early. Many expressed frustration over the prolonged wait times, which threatened to overwhelm the system just before the deadline.

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The drivers who arrived early reported that the complete process took them an average of two hours.

The Coarco S.A.C.I. workshop presented a different, yet equally problematic, scenario. While the number of vehicles was smaller, customers reported widespread dissatisfaction with the service. The entire process, from inspection to payment and document issuance, took up to an hour, far exceeding the expected 20 minutes. This disorganization has fueled concerns about the capacity of these centers to handle the remaining demand before the critical deadline.

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The complete process, including inspection, billing, payment, and document issuance, took up to an hour, when it should not exceed 20 minutes.