Energy: Opposition to Regional TreatiesArguing that there is a risk that energy transactions in the region will become more expensive, Guatemalan businessmen are asking the outgoing government to refrain from approving or signing reforms to the Central American Electricity Market Framework Treaty.Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Because on January 10 the discussion is programmed within the Director Council of the Regional Electric Market of Central America (CDMER), the subscription of the Third Protocol, which would reform the Framework Treaty of the Electric Market, the private sector of Guatemala has issued an alarm before any change in the regulations, since it could cause increases in the prices of energy transactions or generate negative effects in the Guatemalan market and its interconnection with Mexico. Source: prensalibre.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Do you need more information about your business sector?Request more information: Need assistance? Contact us
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