The focus of the activity will be "intrarregional trade": promoting and strengthening trade between Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States. With the signing of sub-regional free trade agreements, the opportunities are great and unlimited.

In the event which will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental in Guatemala City, local and foreign businessmen will be taking part and it is expected to draw about 400 people.

Among the topics to be covered are: trade and integration, growth and development opportunities, money laundering in businesses, social sustainability and global impact, technology and innovation, the growth of Latin America into the future, and legal and physical security for businesses, among other things.

Source: bfa2013.com

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