españolEconomic Reactivation: Proposals from BusinessmenMonday, May 20, 2019 Reducing social security contributions, lowering the price of electricity and simplifying procedures in the country are part of the changes proposed by Costa Rica's private sector to reactivate the economy. Representatives of different productive sectors agree that immediate actions focused on improving the performance of the Costa Rican economy should be implemented. Tender for Maritime Traffic Control SystemMonday, May 20, 2019 In Guatemala, Empresa Portuaria Quetzal tenders the vessel traffic control system, which must have a simple visualization application integrating all functions. Guatemala Government Purchase 9579761: Food: Peruvian Trade Mission to GuatemalaMonday, May 20, 2019 On May 24, a delegation of 12 companies from the South American country will visit Guatemala to offer local distributors foods such as avocado, apples, asparagus, blueberries and others. The event, promoted by the Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce, will be held in a hotel south of the Guatemalan capital. Tender for Training Center MachineryFriday, May 17, 2019 In Guatemala, Intecap tenders the supply and installation of machinery for the areas of electricity, welding, industrial maintenance and automotive mechanics. Guatemala Government Purchase 10178023:
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Tires for Trucks: Purchases Keep FallingFriday, May 17, 2019 In the first nine months of 2018, countries in the region imported $158 million in tires for buses and trucks, 5% less than reported in the same period in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics] Tender for Specialized Trucks in Costa RicaFriday, May 17, 2019 The Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz tenders a hydraulic elevated arm of people and crane trucks with hydraulic elevator. Costa Rica Government Purchase 2019PP-000212-0000200001: Pharmaceutical Companies Sanctioned in El SalvadorFriday, May 17, 2019 American Drugstore and C. Imberton were sanctioned for proving "that they engaged in the anti-competitive practice of agreeing to fix the prices of Cataflam, Diovan and Lamisil products." The Superintendence of Competition of El Salvador (SC) sanctioned American Drugstore, for $171,000, and C. Industry: Improves Business ConfidenceTuesday, May 14, 2019 In the first quarter of the year, the Industrial Confidence Index in the Dominican Republic improved slightly compared to the period from October to December 2018. The Industrial Confidence Index (ICI) rose slightly from 57.1 in the fourth quarter of 2018 (October-December) to 57.9 in the first quarter of 2019 (January-March). This implies an increase in confidence to increase industrial production in the near future, reported the Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD). Honduras: Economic Activity Up 3%Friday, May 17, 2019 Mainly explained by the economic activity reported in the financial and manufacturing sectors, during March the IMAE in Honduras grew 3.2% with respect to the same month in 2017. From the report of the Central Bank of Honduras:
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Paper and Cardboard: Business up 2%Thursday, May 16, 2019 In the first nine months of 2018, imports of paper and cardboard in Central America totaled $1.806 million, recording a 2% increase over the same period in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphics] Electric Vehicles: First Recharging StationWednesday, May 15, 2019 The company Celsia installed the first electric station in Panama, which has a capacity of 7.2 kilowatts of power and is compatible with any electric model. The company that opened the electric station in Alta Plaza Mall aims to meet the energy demand of more than 100 electric vehicles in circulation in the country, and will recharge for free until February 2020. Textile Sector Needs More Job FlexibilityTuesday, May 14, 2019 Because there is still no regulation for part-time employment in Guatemala, textile businessmen estimate that the country loses between 40 and 70 thousand jobs. For representatives of the Costume and Textile Commission (Vestex), the high operating and labor costs in Guatemala cause businessmen to send cut pieces to Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua to be assembled. Tender for Armored VehiclesTuesday, May 14, 2019 The Guatemalan Public Prosecutor's Office tenders the supply of armored vehicles of different types for the institution's use. Guatemala Government Purchase 8678588: Dominican Republic: Low Inflation ContinuesThursday, May 16, 2019 After in January, February and March of this year the year-on-year variation of the CPI was only 0.7%, 1.2% and 1.5%, respectively, in April the inflationary rhythm in the country slightly increased to 1.6%. The consumer price index (CPI) registered a variation of 0.53% in April with respect to March 2019, placing the accumulated inflation for April at 1.39%, informed the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD). $4 Million in Video Surveillance SystemThursday, May 16, 2019 In Panama, the installation, adaptation and maintenance service of the video surveillance system for the Colon Free Zone is tendered. Panama Government Purchase 2019-2-96-0-03-LV-010126: |
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