españolPrice of Imported Corn Drops 56%Thursday, April 19, 2018 Between February 2013 and December 2017, the average price of a kilo of corn imported into Guatemala has been on a downward path, falling from $0.43 to $0.19. Figures from the information system on the the Corn Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"] Tender of Collective Insurance for Medical ExpensesThursday, April 19, 2018 The Judicial Branch of Guatemala is putting out to tender a medical expenses insurance policy for 156 magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice and Courts of Appeals. Guatemala Government Purchase 7710356: Textiles: $700 million in Trade ProjectedThursday, April 19, 2018 In an industry fair to be held in May in Guatemala, organizers expect to generate around $700 million in trade deals. The Apparel Sourcing Show will be held in Guatemala on the days from the 15th to the 17th of next month. Trade Mission from Guatemala to PanamaWednesday, April 18, 2018 From May 21 to 25, Guatemalan entrepreneurs from the manufacturing sector will be visiting Panama to explore business opportunities with Panamanian buyers. The union of exporters of Guatemala is calling on companies in the manufacturing sector to form part of the Commercial Mission to Panama, anticipated for the days 21 to the 25 of May. Guatemala: Economy Is Coping With Political UncertaintyWednesday, April 18, 2018 In the view of Fitch Ratings, despite the high level political noise of the past three years, economic growth has proved relatively resilient, supported partly by favorable external U.S. demand and strong worker remittances flows. From a report by Fitch Ratings: Tender for Computer EquipmentWednesday, April 18, 2018 The Judicial Branch of Guatemala is putting out to tender 2,000 personal computers, 2,000 UPS, 275 laser printers and 180 scanners. Guatemala Government Purchase 7026064: Aluminum: Figures from Trade with Mexico in February 2018Wednesday, April 18, 2018 During the first two months of 2018, countries in the region imported $7 million worth of aluminum and its manufactures from Mexico, and 49% was purchased by companies in Costa Rica and Guatemala. Figures from the information system on the Central American Market for Aluminium and its Manufactures, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"] Fund for Housing ConstructionWednesday, April 18, 2018 The proposal to create an entity in Guatemala in which workers can save up to buy a home is under review by two law firms, and it is expected to be presented to the congress this year. With the creation of the Housing Savings Institute (AVI by its initials in Spanish), which is based on similar experiences that have taken place in Mexico and Colombia, it is intended to include among the beneficiaries people who receive family remittances, workers in the informal economy and the self employed. Tender for Basalt RockTuesday, April 17, 2018 In Guatemala, the supply and on-site delivery of 4,400 cubic meters of boulder-type basalt rock is being put out to tender. Guatemala Government Purchase 7820054: Guatemala, Venue for the International Tourism MeetingTuesday, April 17, 2018 In 2019 the country will be the host of a meeting of the Regional Commission of the World Tourism Organization for the Americas. From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute: El Salvador: Processed Meat Imports Up 7%Tuesday, April 17, 2018 From January to September 2017, El Salvador bought $21 million worth of processed meat from abroad, 7% more than what was purchased during the same period in 2016. Figures from the information system of the Processed Meat Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"] More Trade between Guatemala and PeruMonday, April 16, 2018 The union of Guatemalan merchants and the embassy of Peru signed an agreement to increase trade between the two economies. According to figures from Banco de Guatemala, in 2017 the Central American country imported $71 million worth of goods from Peru and exported $86 million worth to the South American country. Tender for Machinery for Port TerminalMonday, April 16, 2018 In Guatemala, Santo Tomás de Castilla Port is putting out to tender the supply of 28 forklifts, 15 terminal-type truck heads, 9 platform trailers and 3 Reach Staker containers. Guatemala Government Purchase 7705247: Fertilizer: Purchases From Mexico RecoverMonday, April 16, 2018 In 2017, countries in Central America imported $18 million worth of fertilizers from Mexico, a figure which is 61% more than what was purchased in 2016. Figures from the information system on the the Fertilizer Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"] New Institution for Road Works ProposedFriday, April 13, 2018 In Guatemala a bill has been presented to create an autonomous entity, made up of government and private investors, which would be responsible for planning and contracting out infrastructure works. The legislative project that emerged at the National Entrepreneurs Meeting (Enade) 2017, includes the creation of a Superintendency of Road Infrastructure (Sivial), which would be an autonomous entity with the function of planning, tendering and contracting out infrastructure works. |
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