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Cardboard Boxes: Guatemala is the Main SupplierMonday, May 16, 2022 During the third quarter of 2021, purchases made by Central America increased by almost 50% to $136 million, with Guatemala being the largest supplier with $38 million in sales to the region. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Rice: Purchases from the U.S. UpMonday, May 16, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021, rice imports made by Central America showed a decrease of 31%, however, the main supplier of the region was the United States of America with $139 million, which represents 68% of the purchases made from Central America. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Purchases in the Non-alcoholic Beverages Sector IncreaseMonday, May 9, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021, imports of non-alcoholic beverages reached $412 million in the Central American region, the main supplier was Guatemalan companies with $100 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Fiber Optic Cable: Purchases Up by 10%Monday, May 9, 2022 During the third quarter of 2021 there was a growth in the Central American region in fiber optic cable imports by $10 million, reaching $55 million in purchases, the main supplier is China with $18 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Autoparts: Guatemala, Main Buyer in the RegionTuesday, April 26, 2022 For the third quarter of 2021 a slow recovery of the automotive sector is seen, reaching purchases in the Central American region for $451 million, with China being the main supplier, with 27% of the market. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Nicaragua - Brazil Chamber of Commerce CreatedMonday, January 23, 2012 The new Nicaraguan - Brazilian Chamber of Commerce unites Brazilian and Nicaraguan entrepreneurs and investors. Enrique Zamora, General Manager of the agricultural company Agropecuaria LAFISE SA and Chairman of the new chamber said: "Nicaragua has received many benefits from Brazil and is now looking to further strengthen these relations and to promote Nicaraguan exports to that country and the southern region. " IDB lends US$51.3 million to Panama for competitivenessThursday, December 13, 2007 Program to strengthen trade management, expand access to financing and technical assistance, support economic inclusion of indigenous enterprises The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$51,323,000 loan for the first phase of a broad competitiveness program in Panama, which has reached several trade accords in recent years to expand its access to international markets. IDB lends US$51.3 million to Panama for competitivenessThursday, December 13, 2007 Program to strengthen trade management, expand access to financing and technical assistance, support economic inclusion of indigenous enterprises The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the approval of a US$51,323,000 loan for the first phase of a broad competitiveness program in Panama, which has reached several trade accords in recent years to expand its access to international markets.
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Metallic Mining: Panama, Main Exporter in the RegionTuesday, April 5, 2022 In the third quarter of 2021, the volume sold of metallic minerals in the Central American region reached 2,731,659 Tons with a value of $2,176 million, being Panama the main exporter with $2,032 with main destination to China. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]
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Beef: Sales in the Region IncreaseMonday, April 18, 2022 During the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 22 % was observed, reaching $640 million in exports of fresh, refrigerated and frozen beef, however, in volume it only represented a 2 percent increase, reaching 125,448 tons. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Congress of Chambers of Commerce to be held in HondurasTuesday, August 5, 2008 Tegucigalpa will host more than 35 presidents from the Latin Chambers of Commerce (Camacol) as they take part in an Economic Congress from August 6 to 9. The representative for the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT), Ines de Zablah, rated the event as historic because the Honduras capital was chosen to prepare for the Thirtieth Hemispheric Congress to be held early next year in Miami, USA. E-Commerce Regulation in HondurasMonday, August 17, 2009 An Electronic Commerce Law project, recently introduced to Congress, aims to guarantee Internet transactions. Among other things, the law intends to regulate electronic document and signatures, signature certification companies, accreditation processes and documents needing certification for acts and contracts. New law supports development of e-commerce in GuatemalaFriday, September 5, 2008 The "Recognition of Electronic Communications and Signatures" Law that was approved and legalizes the recognition of electronic communications and signatures. With the implementation of this new law, Guatemala will join El Salvador and Costa Rica, two other countries that have adopted similar laws. Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce in QuebecWednesday, March 28, 2012 As of January 3rd, 2012 the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce of Quebec was established with the Federal Government of Canada, and will be officially launched today. In the statement the Consul General of El Salvador in Montreal, Veronica Pichinte said that "the active participation of Salvadorans through such initiatives helps us gain space in Quebec in the strategic area of investment and business, but it is also a very important step in the consolidation of the organization of the Salvadoran community in this province. " Webinar on the Central American Single DeclarationFriday, June 30, 2017 A free virtual seminar has been organized for July 4, on the topic of implementation of the Central American Single Declaration. A free webinar organized by the Secretariat for Economic Integration (SIECA) entitled "Implementation of the Central American Single Declaration (DUCA)", and will be held online on July 4, from 9 am to 11 am. |
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