Civil Engineering Congress in PanamaWednesday, April 20, 2016 From October 24 to 28 representatives from engineering companies in Latin America, the United States and Canada will be meeting in Panama City. The Pan American Convention of Engineering is organized by the Pan American Union of Engineering Associations (UPADI). At the congress, which will take place at the Playa Bonita Hotel, they will be addressing issues related to sustainable development, oceanic engineering, energy, and transportation, among others. Latin American Housing Congress in Costa RicaFriday, April 29, 2016 On May 17 and 18 architectural and engineering professionals, builders and government officials will be meeting in San Jose to discuss issues related to land ordinance and housing. From a statement issued by the Central American Housing Association: El Salvador: Diego Holguin Tender Declared EmptyFriday, February 25, 2011 The Ministry of Public Works will launch a new tender during the third week of March 2011. The process was declared deserted because the companies did not comply with the minimum score required for the different phases of the process. El Salvador: Bids Submitted for Diego de Holguín BoulevardMonday, November 29, 2010 Two construction companies and seven supervising entities are currently participating in the bidding for construction and project supervision of the Opening of Boulevard Diego de Holguín. Bids were received from: Equipos de Construcción (ECON) and Constructora Meco S.A to build the project. With regards to supervision services, the submitted bids were from: Asocio Euroestudios-Cacisa; Rivera Garrouch, S.A de C.V; ASP Consultores-Asociación de Profesionales S.A de C.V; Planeamiento Arquitectura S.A de C.V; Roberto Salazar y Asociados-Ingenieros Consultores S.A de C.V; Cal y Mayor y Asociados S.A de C.V, y Consulta S.A. de C.V. Colombia Confirms Presence of Banana PestFriday, August 9, 2019 Authorities of the South American country confirmed the presence of Fusarium R4T, in a limited area of 175 hectares in the department of Guajira. Weeks ago, the International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA) reported that because of the suspicion of the fungus in Colombia, the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) issued a resolution on June 25, which declares in phytosanitary quarantine the farm Don Marce, in the municipality of Riohacha in the department of La Guajira, for the presence of symptoms associated with the pest Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Raza 4 Tropical. Plans to Renew International Airport in El SalvadorThursday, January 3, 2013 Civil Aviation Authorities believe the public private partnership format would be the best method to use for the airport’s management. The Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA) will begin studies for renovation of facilities at Ilopango International Airport. Growth in Regional Aviation MarketFriday, February 6, 2015 With the construction by Avianca of a training and aircraft maintenance center in Colombia, the potential of the aviation market in the region has been confirmed. From a statement issued by Avianca Holdings SA Banana Plague AlertMonday, July 15, 2019 Because of the suspicion that exists in Colombia about the presence of the pest known as "wilt by fusarium", an alert was issued in the countries of Central America. The International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA), reported that because of the suspicion of the fungus in Colombia, the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) issued a resolution on June 25, which declares in phytosanitary quarantine the farm Don Marce, located in the municipality of Riohacha in the department of La Guajira, for the presence of symptoms associated with the pest Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 4 tropical. El Salvador Public Works Tender for $113 millionFriday, October 14, 2011 The Ministry of Public Works has announced a program of intensive public works tenders which will run up until December 2011. A press release from the Ministry of Public Works reads Growing Demand for Airline StaffFriday, November 16, 2012 In Latin America the growth of air services is from 6 to 8% per year, and the forecast is that it will accelerate to 12 or 14% in the next 5-10 years. An article in Capital.com reports that "It is expected that demand for air travel in Latin America will exceed that of other regions in the next 20 years, which will be a challenge for Latin American airlines in terms of the use of advanced technology, increasingly reliable security systems and first class service for customers so as to compete in this dynamic market, issues that are being examined during the ninth forum of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) which is taking place from today in Panama City . " Blockades Affect Guatemala - El Salvador Customs OfficesThursday, August 11, 2016 The passage of freight transport is being blocked by demonstrations held by Guatemalan teachers which have forced the closure of the customs offices of Pedro de Alvarado, San Cristobal and La Ermita. The private sector grouped under the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Financial Associations (Cacif) has called for an end to the blockades that are already affecting Puerto Quetzal and the route to the border at Pedro de Alvarado, in Jutiapa, towards El Salvador. Agricultural Credit: Flexible Payment ExtensionsWednesday, May 27, 2020 In El Salvador, the Legislative Assembly decided to extend until June 1, 2021, the validity of the Decree of the Special Law to Facilitate the Cancellation of Agricultural and Livestock Debts. The approval was made with the aim of giving the peasants who benefit from this regulation approved in 1998 a new period of 12 months to cancel the debts acquired with the banks, the Legislative informed. El Salvador: $100 million for Public SafetyWednesday, May 25, 2016 The loan proceeds signed with the CABEI will go towards the construction of police stations, purchase of safety equipment and vehicles and improving the capacity of criminal investigation. From a statement issued by the Presidency of El Salvador: IDB Annual Meeting in PanamaMonday, February 4, 2013 The Inter-American Development Bank will hold its Annual Meeting in Panama City from 14 to 17 March, gathering together major economic authorities of the 48 member countries. A statement from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) reads: Regional Energy Congress in El SalvadorFriday, May 9, 2014 The regional electricity market, renewable energy and energy efficiency will be the topics addressed at the event to be held on 27, 28 and 29 August in San Salvador. From a press release issued by the Salvadoran Association of Industrialists: |
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