Although the region's markets are not yet facing a scenario of shortage of raw materials or products, the restrictions imposed on freight transport are destroying the regional logistics chain.
Given this scenario of health crisis, the free transit of goods in Central America has been interrupted in recent weeks.
In El Salvador, since May 28, it is possible to carry out the digital procedures for the Electronic Authorization of Import Visas for medicines and medical supplies.
With this new system, response times will be reduced and supply of drugs and medical supplies will be guaranteed during and after Covid-19 pandemic, informed Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
Between February and May of this year the Consumer Confidence Index registered a 40% drop, which was caused by the health and economic crisis resulting from the covid-19 outbreak.
According to the Consumer Confidence survey conducted by the University of Costa Rica, between August and November 2019 the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) rose from 28.5 to 32.3, however, by May of this year it had fallen to 19.7.
The outbreak of covid-19 generated strong changes in the dynamics of the markets in the region, and in this context, in Nicaragua consumers have decreased by 16% their visits to supermarkets and have increased their interest in e-commerce services.
The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all the markets of the region, with detailed information that is fundamental to understanding the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner.
Closing children's play areas, placing glass in predetermined places and using disposable tableware and cutlery are some of the new health and safety protocols that restaurants must apply when faced with a change in business.
When restaurants begin to reactivate service in table areas, once the most critical phases of the covid-19 outbreak are over, companies must apply rigorous hygiene and social distancing protocols.
After Costa Rica imposed several restrictions on the movement of cargo entering its territory, the Panamanian government limited the permit for Costa Rican carriers to remain in the country to 72 hours.
After power outages were banned, Energuate notified generators that there is a possibility of not paying for all the power they have provided so far.
Weeks ago, Congress approved and published Decree 15-2020, which prohibits cuts in water, electricity, cable TV, telephone and Internet services during the state of calamity and its possible extensions, and which came into effect following the outbreak of covid-19 in the country.
After the Costa Rican government decided to impose several restrictions on heavy transport units entering its territory, the Honduran government decided to grant Costa Rican pilots only 72 hours in the country.
Due to the health emergency, the Ministry of Health of Panama decided to extend for the second time and now for 15 days, the temporary suspension of the construction activity, in the same terms expressed in Decree 506 of March 24.
Given a scenario of social distancing and changing shopping habits, consumers in Panama have decreased their visits to supermarkets and interest in e-commerce services has grown.
The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData, monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all markets of the region, with detailed information essential to understand the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner.
Lack of clarity in the opening schedule and the absence of a unified, concrete and immediate policy that aims at economic recovery under the established health guidelines, is part of what concerns entrepreneurs.
As part of the return to normal business activities, after the severe quarantine imposed on the country due to the outbreak of covid-19, this week the Panamanian economy is preparing for the opening of the second block of activities.
In order to stimulate the return of airlines to the country and reactivate tourism, the government eliminated from the price of jet fuel, the subsidy that financed the cost of LP gas, bunker, asphalt and asphalt emulsion.
In this context of health and economic crisis resulting from the outbreak of covid-19, the Alarado administration, signed Executive Decree No. 42352-MINAE which establishes a reduction in the sale price of jet fuel (aircraft fuel) paid by airlines, reported the Costa Rican Tourism Institute.
Because of the restrictions on mobility decreed in the region's cities, since mid-April, when the concentration of people in residential areas peaked, the trend has been downward.
According to the "System for Monitoring the Markets and Economic Situation in Central American Countries", prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, since the effects of the crisis generated by the spread of covid-19 in the region began to be felt and, more specifically, since the measures restricting mobility were tightened, visits to shops in Central American countries have been drastically reduced and the mobility of consumers in residential areas has rebounded.
The monitoring of trucks by GPS to supervise the scheduled routes and the time of the carrier in the country, is the proposal of the Costa Rican authorities so that the cargo transport units of Central America can enter their territory.
In Panama, social distancing measures have been applied and vehicle repair shops are allowed to have only 10 employees, which makes the provision of most services unfeasible.
For the Association of Car Dealers (ADAP), the decision of the Panamanian authorities to approve the reopening of vehicle workshops is positive; however, the restrictions applied in the context of the covid-19 outbreak complicate their operation.
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