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Tender for Mammography Equipment in GuatemalaThursday, August 5, 2021 In Guatemala, the procurement, installation and commissioning of mammography equipment at the Dr. Jorge Vides Molina Hospital, with specifications for the X-Ray generator, X-Ray tube, radiological support system, among others. Guatemala Government Purchase 15076938: Guatemala: Investment in Mixed Use ProjectTuesday, June 15, 2021 The Íntegro business group announced that it will build a mixed-use real estate complex in Zone 11 of the country's capital, which will house 675 apartments and will also have commercial spaces. The project is called Villa Mariscal and will consist of four totally autonomous towers. Each building will have its own gym, coworking area, meeting areas and rooftop. Office Building: New Investment ExecutedThursday, May 27, 2021 Last February, the construction of an office building in Zone 14 of Guatemala City began, which will be called Park Avenue and will have 7,396 square meters of construction. The new building, which will have seven levels and will offer profitable spaces of between 880 and 990 square meters for local and multinational companies, will be part of the Parque Las Americas Shopping Center. Avocado, Exports and OpportunitiesMonday, May 17, 2021 Due to the potential that Guatemala has and the commercial opportunities that are envisioned for the future, local authorities will begin to take steps so that the fruit harvested in the country is accepted in the U.S., the main importing market for the product. In order to start with the procedures to approve the phytosanitary controls imposed by U.S. authorities, Guatemala is making an inventory of pests in the crop.
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Internet Searches = Market TrendsThursday, May 13, 2021 By collecting and analyzing the information that Internet search engines store on the queries that consumers make, it is possible to know with a high degree of precision what their interests are and to look for patterns or trends that help to measure performance indicators for a specific topic. Through systems that provide real-time monitoring of changes in consumer interests and preferences in different countries, it is possible to project short- and long-term demand trends for the different products, services, sectors and markets operating in the regions.
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Vehicles and Machinery: How to Measure Potential Markets?Thursday, May 6, 2021 Accurately calculating the vehicle fleet or estimating the number of specialized machines and tractors used in certain areas is useful information for companies dedicated to the sale of accessories and spare parts to make the right decisions. In order to minimize the risk of starting to commercialize spare parts and accessories that use specialized machines, tractors or vehicles, or simply to calculate potential sales in certain areas, countries or regions, companies rely on market studies that in some cases are elaborated with Big Data techniques. E-Commerce, Consumers and BehaviorThursday, April 29, 2021 In Costa Rica, most of the customers who make purchases through digital channels are young women, a good part of this group of people resides in San Jose and buy through social networks. E-commerce has become important in all markets, especially since the declaration of emergency due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the restrictions on the mobility of people imposed by Central American governments. Economy: How to Overcome the Recession?Monday, April 26, 2021 Reducing costs and barriers to foreign trade in Central American economies is key for the region to overcome the economic recession caused by the outbreak of Covid-19. A report prepared by the World Bank explains that boosting economic activity and employing a higher percentage of the labor force are objectives that can be achieved through reforms that strengthen the private sector and attract investment. Increase in Raw Materials Costs: Which Sectors Will Be Affected?Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Salvadoran businessmen expect that at a local level the food, plastics and textile sectors will be the most affected by the increase in the prices of some raw materials and the prices of maritime freight. This phenomenon has been announced for weeks. At the beginning of March, CentralAmericaData reported that due to the imbalance faced by world trade flows, shipping lines have changed their routes and prefer to move empty containers to Asia, a situation that generates shortages and causes increases in freight rates and raw material prices. Tax: Setback for Local AuthoritiesFriday, April 16, 2021 After in Costa Rica the mayor of Alajuela filed an action of unconstitutionality to revert the authentic interpretation approved by the deputies for the payment of real estate taxes applicable to free zones, the Chamber ruled negatively to the legal recourse filed. The magistrates determined that the allegations presented on March 16, 2021 by Humberto Soto, mayor of the municipality of Alajuela, were incorrect and the appeal was rejected. Shopping Mall: $15 Million Project ExecutedThursday, March 25, 2021 In the municipality of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala, the Íntegro business group is building a new shopping center that will have a profitable area of 12,600 square meters. The new shopping center will be located specifically at kilometer 88 of the main highway that connects Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa with the departmental capital of Escuintla. Covid Passport: Essential for Economic RecoveryTuesday, March 16, 2021 Central America must be the driving force behind a globally accepted document that will be vital for the recovery of the global economy and tourism in particular. The generation of a physical or digital document of global acceptance (like national passports) that certifies that the bearer has been vaccinated against Covid-19 will facilitate the movement of people that has been severely restricted as part of the measures adopted by governments, both locally and internationally, to contain the pandemic. Law for Investments in the Energy SectorTuesday, March 9, 2021 The Commerce and Economic Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Panama, approved in first debate Bill No. 512, which establishes the program for special investments in the public service of electric energy distribution. The constant complaints that have been made lately about the lack of electric fluid in several sectors of the country, are due to the lack of maintenance of the network, and although an investment program is currently being planned, it cannot be assured that this will make a significant difference in the quality of the service, since apart from what is projected, it must be established that additional investments are made to improve the operation and maintenance of the distribution concessionary companies, explains an official statement. Plastics Industry: Price Increase in SightMonday, February 15, 2021 Due to shortages in raw materials and bottlenecks in the production of inputs demanded by the sector, businessmen in El Salvador expect that in the coming weeks the prices of plastic products will reflect increases. Competition, Protectionism and MonopoliesFriday, December 4, 2020 After Grupo Lala decided to close the operations of its dairy production plant in Costa Rica, a debate began over whether Dos Pinos' dominance in the local market was due to protectionist policies or to the brand positioning, quality and price of its products. Although at the beginning of 2019 Lala announced that it had invested $14 million in the purchase of high technology machinery and in the expansion of its dairy plant in San Ramón, province of Alajuela, on December 1, 2020 it informed that they decided to close operations. |
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