About 9 million people in the region are looking to purchase IT solutions, and of this group of consumers, about 8% explore options to buy antivirus or security software.
CentralAmericaData's interactive information system monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with fundamental information to understand the current commercial environment in which companies of all industries must operate.
Including the respective prevention protocols to avoid the spread of the virus, cinemas, beauty salons, auto parts sales, non-contact sports training centers, gyms and swimming schools will be able to open to the public as of May 1st in Costa Rica.
The protocols must be constructed between the institutions and the respective sectors, who may send their proposals to the Ministry or Executive Presidency as appropriate, reported the Ministry of Health.
Personal care items, vehicle accessories, food and beverages are some of the products most demanded by consumers, who have migrated to digital platforms to make their purchases.
In the current scenario of confinement due to the health crisis in the region, consumers have disappeared from physical stores and have migrated to digital platforms to buy their products.
The Criminal Public Defense Institute tenders photocopying and printing services for the institution's offices nationwide.
Guatemala Government Purchase 11943173:
"6,400,000 photocopies or prints are required to be issued in 101 photocopying equipment, in 101 locations, distributed throughout the Republic, that meet quality and technology standards and are considered institutional growth due to the opening of new offices.
Fear of the unknown and the belief that a serious problem justifies a dramatic response, pushes consumers to make panicky purchases, driven by anxiety and a willingness to calm their fears.
Following the spread of covid-19 worldwide and its declaration as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), businesses worldwide have reported a considerable increase in the products they offer, which can be explained by consumer behavior in a context such as the current one.
Both companies announced an agreement for La Estancia, Guatemalan and Ecuadorian capital, to acquire a stake in the Panamanian company Toledano.
La Estancia, a company that will have a stake in Toledano, is a consortium born from the merger of Procesadora Nacional de Alimentos C.A. (Pronaca), headquartered in Quito, Ecuador, and Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI), in Guatemala City.
The Pan American Silver mining company reported that it is interested in buying the shares of Canadian Tahoe Resources, the company owning Mina San Rafael in Guatemala.
Representatives of Minera San Rafael confirmed that interest exists by Pan American Silver, the world's second largest silver mining company with operations in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, in buying Tahoe Resources.
A growing trend in online shopping is forcing malls to rethink their business models and renew their strategies for attracting customers.
While Internet shopping trends in Central American countries are still a long way behind more developed markets such as the United States, businesses are already starting to feel the effects of increased consumer interest in online shopping.
Avianca announced the purchase of 100 aircraft manufactured by Airbus, which will be used to gradually replace aircraft currently operating from Bogota, San Salvador and Lima.
The airline confirmed the purchase of 100 A320neo aircraft type, with the goal of replacing those that operate on the routes to Colombia, El Salvador and Peru.
In Guatemala a contract has been awarded to Iberfarma SA for the supply of the drug isomaltoside iron solution for injection, 100 mg / ml, vial or 1 ml - 10 ml ampoule.
The Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) awarded to the only bidder, Iberfarma SA, with a contract for the supply of iron isomaltoside in the amount of $2.8 million.
The presentation required for this drug is injectable solution 100 mg / ml, 1 ml vial or ampule - 10 ml.
The Guatemalan National Development Fund has awarded to the company Fertilizantes Maya S.A. a contract for the supply of fertilizers for agricultural use.
An offer was also received from the company Tigsa Fertilizantes S.A. in the amount of $30.2 million, but the award was given to the company that submitted the lowest bid, Fertilizantes Maya S.A., worth $25 million.
The Ministry of Public Finance in Guatemala has awarded 24 companies contracts for the supply of medicinal and pharmaceutical products worth $6.3 million.
The highest offer received was from Bodega Pharmaceuticals for $1.9 million and the lowest was received from the company Helios for $8,900. The companies that were successful bidders in this process were: Bodega Farmacéutica, Helios, Droguería Colón, Unipharm, Norvanda Healthcare, Polifarma, Droguería Refasa, Laboratorios y Droguería Pharmadel, Lavsa, Farma-proyectos, J.I. Cohen, Farma Logística, Droguería Pisa de Guatemala, Loralva, Compañía Farmacéutica Lanquetin, Servicio de Comercio Internacional, Droguería y Laboratorio Pharmalat, Resco, Iberfarma, Corporación Amicelco, Centro Distribuido, Farmen and Chemilco
Thirteen companies have been awarded contracts for the supply and installation of machinery and equipment for training centers in Jalapa, Jutiapa, El Quiche and Salama.
In total 20 companies submitted bids for the purchase and installation of 182 products. Global Tech SA submitted the highest bid of $246,000, while Zucchelli Alpha de Guatemala SA submitted the lowest bid for $6000.
The Ministry of Public Finance in Guatemala has awarded contracts to 13 companies for the supply of minor surgical medical equipment.
204 types of products were awarded, including bandages of different types, splints, disposable instruments, various materials for laboratory areas and instruments for video surgeries.
The companies given awarded are: Servicios Quirúrgicos S.A.
The government of Guatemala has announced that due to a drought which is forecast for the remainder of the year, it will extend the program for Operation Opportunity and will spend $130 million on food.
This project aims to expand the food delivery program until November, since according to forecasts presented by the meteorological services of Guatemala and the United States, the drought period could last until August.