Honduras to Export Meat to BoliviaTuesday, December 7, 2010 Health authorities in Bolivia are in the process of certifying meat packer CyD to begin exports. The director of the National Service of Agricultural Health (SENASA), Heriberto Amador, told Latribuna.hn that, "Bolivia has certified our country for meat export, which means more work and producers, will find it easier to sell their animals with better prices, thus strengthening the livestock industry." Changes to Food Labeling Rules in BoliviaWednesday, June 8, 2016 Companies that export food to the South American country must include a special label to identify products containing GMOs or which are derived from them. The regulations of the decree signed in 2015 state that the deadline is 2018 so as to incorporate gradually, the new yellow label indicating if the food product contains any ingredients that have been genetically modified (GMO). EU Solar Energy ProgramWednesday, September 9, 2009 'Euro-Solar' was started in 2007, and aims to provide solar energy based electricity to 600 rural communities. El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Paraguay were the original beneficiaries of this project, however, Honduras was excluded from the contract signed today. Alba To Implement Sucre for PaymentsTuesday, January 12, 2010 A rice shipment from Venezuela to Cuba will become the first trade transaction done using Sucres ("Unitary System for the Regional Compensation of Payments"). The announcement was made by Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez. Honduras suspends reception of US ambassador's credentialsFriday, September 12, 2008 In solidarity with the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, president Zelaya suspended the ceremony that was scheduled for this afternoon. On Wednesday, Bolivia ordered the American diplomatic mission out of La Paz; they are accused of instigating the violent protests that have shaken the impoverished Andean nation. Honduras: $ 8.5 Million in Meat ExportsTuesday, February 22, 2011 The Department of Agriculture projected $ 8.5 million in beef revenues from imports in 2011. The Deputy Minister of Livestock told La Tribuna, "We envision a good season; we call the livestock sector to prepare for the opening of new markets which demand quality and quantity." Taca and Avianca join regional routesTuesday, June 17, 2008 The airlines Taca and Avianca have broadened their operations agreement with a shared code, in effect since June 13, that will facilitate flights to several continental destinations. According to a press release issued by the two airlines, the plan will facilitate the flights of more than 50,000 passengers with destinations in Central America, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. Rice: International Report up to October 10, 2014Friday, October 10, 2014 In Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solis is urging the national population to consume nationally grown instead of imported rice, "even though it is more expensive." Extracted from Reportearroz.com: Russia and Israel Interested in Honduran BeefWednesday, March 2, 2011 Delegations from both countries will visit Honduras to begin the process of certifying production systems. The information was released by Heriberto Amador from the National Health Service (SENASA). Honduras Closes Five EmbassiesWednesday, March 16, 2011 The government announced it is closing its embassies in Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. A statement from the Foreign Ministry says it will open trade offices in India, Singapore, China and Canada. Building Materials Going From Colombia to Central AmericaMonday, May 18, 2015 The South American country is one of the leading suppliers of construction materials in the region, where Panama alone imported $86 million worth in 2014. The sector supplying Colombian construction materials has Central America as one of its main markets, where it mainly exports articles of iron and steel, electrical appliances, ceramics, clay and stone, extracts, pigments and paints, aluminum and tools, according to figures from ProColombia. Honduras Ranked Last in Mining InvestmentThursday, March 1, 2012 Guatemala and Honduras are among the worst countries in the world in which to invest in the mining industry. The Policy Potential Index (PPI) is a composite index, which measures how attractive countries policies are for developing mining projects. It is published by the Fraser Institute, whose vision is a free and prosperous world where individuals benefit more when they have more choice, when markets are competitive, and when there is greater personal responsibility. Its mission is to measure, study and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government interventions on people’s welfare. Honduras to Host Organic Agriculture CongressWednesday, September 21, 2011 Starting today, September 21, the First Central American Congress on Organic Agriculture takes place in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The conference aims to promote sustainable consumption and production as a means to improve quality of life. Latin America: A Mecca for ArbitrageTuesday, April 27, 2010 Although the region only accounts for 10% of the global economy, it is involved in 50% of all international arbitrages filed for noncompliance in foreign investment contracts. 20 years ago, there were few cases which required international arbitrage in Latin America, and they only accounted for a few million dollars. Nowadays there are a dozens, for hundreds of millions, and in some cases, billion dollars. Latin Americans Leaning Towards Free MarketMonday, January 18, 2010 The average Latin American voter wants fridges and washing machines. He has abandoned ideological banners and demands prosperity. The presidential election of business tycoon Sebastián Piñera in Chile seems to affirm a generalized trend in Latin American voters: free market and pragmatism. |
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