españolCentral American Parliament could promote laws that are valid regionallyFriday, August 29, 2008 Parlacen will have new powers to push through the process of economic integration on the isthmus. According to Julio Gonzalez, president of forum, Parlacen could promote laws that are valid regionally while previously it was limited to recommending changes in the laws of member countries.
MARKET STUDY
Watermelon: Sales Remain Stable in 2021Monday, June 20, 2022 For 2021, watermelon exports were unchanged significantly, during that year 140,093 metric tons were registered with a value of $52 million, mainly destined for the United States of America, reaching $23 million in purchases from the Central American region. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
MARKET STUDY
Soups: Sector Recovers in 2021Monday, June 20, 2022 By 2021, purchases in the Central American region increased by 18% to reach $65 million, with Salvadoran companies importing a value of $30 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM
$6 Million for the Construction of a Sports ComplexMonday, June 20, 2022 The Panamanian Sports Institute will build a sports complex in Herrera with four training areas, on a site of almost 14 thousand square meters. CentralAmericaData's Commercial section provides an up-to-date list of public and private construction projects that have submitted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country.
CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM
$27 Million in Commercial ConstructionMonday, June 20, 2022 Costa Rica plans to build a 22-story commercial building, with a completion date of April 2024. CentralAmericaData's "Commercial Feasibility Studies" includes an up-to-date list of public and private construction projects that have submitted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to the respective institutions in each country. Walmex Concludes Purchase of Walmart Central AmericaWednesday, February 17, 2010 Walmart México (Walmex) concluded the purchase of Walmart Central America with a $110 million cash payment. Walmex also issued 603.9 million shares, which were traded to the former owners of Walmart Central America, who now become Walmex shareholders. Mexico aims to unify trade accords with Central AmericaTuesday, July 1, 2008 Mexico aims to unify its three existing trade accords with Central America, Eduardo Sojo, the Mexican economy minister, announced. Mexico has long-standing free trade accords with Nicaragua and Costa Rica, as well as a third – with Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador – that dates from 2001. Successful Closure of Central America Travel MarketTuesday, October 13, 2009 The fair's sixth edition came to an end in El Salvador, with the participation of over 140 international tour-operators and 168 Central American tourism companies. José Napoleón Duarte, Salvadoran Tourism Minister, remarked: "We are very satisfied. Specifically, we have received 800 regional appointments". Walmart Seeks Suppliers from among SMEsWednesday, April 18, 2012 The retail giant has selected 12 regional SMEs manufacturing innovative products at reasonable prices, who will have the opportunity to offer their products in stores belonging to the chain. About 12 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Central America were chosen within the program of corporate social responsibility " Una mano para crecer”(Give a hand in order to grow) to be suppliers of Walmart stores in Central America and Mexico, and the stores of the Despensa de don Juan, Maxi-Despensas and Despensa Familiar. Suez Energy to invest US$650 million in PanamaThursday, June 26, 2008 Suez Energy aims to invest US$650 million in various power-generation projects that should come on stream by 2010. The projects includes the conversion to coal of the Bahía Las Minas thermal plant, and construction of a 25-megawatt hydroelectric scheme at Gualaca, Chiriquí. Latin American leaders urge regional tradeWednesday, April 16, 2008 Latin American leaders vowed to boost trade and investment in the region to withstand a sharp economic downturn in the United States. «We have to learn to turn on our own motors,» Mexican President Felipe Calderon told the closing session of the two-day World Economic Forum on Latin America in Cancun. The presidents of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Costa Rica, and the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, also attended the two-day forum _ a spin-off of the yearly meeting in Davos, Switzerland. New Walmart Stores in Costa RicaFriday, April 1, 2011 The multinational retail chain is in the process of opening two new outlets in Costa Rica for this year. These are in the Palí format and are located at Cristo Rey and San Rafael de Montes de Oca. Walmart Opens New Store in GuatemalaThursday, September 23, 2010 Located in Zone 17 of the capital, the chain has opened the Paiz Santa Amelia superstore, its 30th in the country. The opening of the Wal-Mart store directly created 78 new jobs as well as 97 indirect positions. Scotiabank and BAC close Costa Rican offshore operationsThursday, April 17, 2008 Two Costa Rica banks – the local unit of Canada's Scotiabank and BAC San José – announced the closure of offshore accounts. Representatives of both banks made the announcement after the Costa Rican government sent its Congress a bill to impose new regulations on offshore accounts. The Incorporation of Panama into SICAWednesday, February 6, 2013 The Cabinet Council has approved Panama joining the Economic Integration Subsystem of the Central American Integration System. From the press release issued by the Presidency of Panama: |
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