españolConstruction: Reactivation Should WaitTuesday, May 26, 2020 Due to the health emergency, the Ministry of Health of Panama decided to extend for the second time and now for 15 days, the temporary suspension of the construction activity, in the same terms expressed in Decree 506 of March 24. In the first instance and as a result of the propagation of covid-19, it was reported that as of Wednesday, March 25 and for a period of 30 days, the suspension of the activities of the construction industry in the projects currently under development in the national territory was decreed in Panama. Economic Recovery: Doubts in PanamaMonday, May 25, 2020 Lack of clarity in the opening schedule and the absence of a unified, concrete and immediate policy that aims at economic recovery under the established health guidelines, is part of what concerns entrepreneurs. As part of the return to normal business activities, after the severe quarantine imposed on the country due to the outbreak of covid-19, this week the Panamanian economy is preparing for the opening of the second block of activities. Supermarkets: Strategies in the New RealityThursday, May 21, 2020 Ensuring customer supply, adjusting protocols to maintain store operations and supporting suppliers with more frequent payments are all part of the strategies supermarkets are applying in this new business environment. Maintaining store operations in this scenario of health crisis and the spread of covid-19 is a real challenge for supermarkets in Central America. For example, in Guatemala, until May 19th the chain La Torre reported that in six of its stores, some employees had tested positive for the medical tests that establish if people are carriers of the virus. Hotels: New Standards in Costa RicaTuesday, May 19, 2020 Disinfection of the room keys, deep cleaning of the facilities and the guests' luggage are some of the protocols that will be applied by the hotels in Costa Rica at the time of opening. After being closed for two months due to the health crisis resulting from the covid-19 outbreak, since May 16 the country's hotels with less than 20 rooms were allowed to open their doors to the public, but with the condition that they only occupy 50% of their capacity. Panama: Deadline Extended for Rent PaymentsMonday, May 18, 2020 In order to give individuals and corporations the opportunity to catch up with this obligation interrupted by the pandemic, authorities extended until July 17 the deadline for declaring income tax payments. The term to cancel this commitment with the Panamanian State expired on March 31, 2020, and an extension was added until May 30, given the circumstances with the effects of covid-19, the difficulties presented by many companies and the time needed by public accountants to submit such statements, explained the representatives of the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI). Quarantine: Less Restrictions in Costa RicaWednesday, May 13, 2020 As of May 16, high performance sports will be allowed without spectators, some national parks will be opened to 50% of their capacity, and daytime vehicle restrictions will be extended to 10 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Given that the number of new cases of covid-19 has fallen in recent days, now will be allowed to operate premises with health permits, hotels with a maximum of 20 rooms with 50% of its capacity and the opening of motels, reported the Ministry of Health. Costa Rica: Ideas to Save the Tourism SectorWednesday, May 20, 2020 Refinancing the debts of tourism companies, reviewing the exchange rate policy so that the country is not a very expensive destination and recovering the category of aviation security are some of the actions that the government should focus on to prevent the bankruptcy of this sector. In addition to the millions of investments that have been made in this sector, it is very important for the country because according to official figures for 2019, its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product amounts to about 7%. 2020-2021 Agricultural Cycle: How to Ensure Production?Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Reducing the electricity tariff, repealing the tax reform and creating financial relief regulations are part of the proposals of Nicaraguan producers to guarantee production in the current agricultural cycle. The new 2020-2021 agricultural cycle is about to begin, and given the current covid-19 pandemic, it is urgent to guarantee optimal operation in all links that make up the country's agrifood chain, said the Nicaraguan Agricultural and Livestock Producers Union (Upanic). Panama: Temporary Closing of Gas Stations AuthorizedMonday, April 27, 2020 The National Energy Secretariat authorized the service stations that sell gasoline in the country to temporarily close their operations in the context of the health and economic crisis. Resolution N. 4730 of April 23, 2020, allows those service stations that due to low sales volume, and whose location does not affect agricultural, logistical, commercial and strategic activities for Panamanians, may opt for the temporary closure of their services due to the emergency, authorities informed last April 24. Dilemma of the Economic ReboundTuesday, May 19, 2020 Although the President of El Salvador seeks to maintain absolute quarantine, the Legislative Assembly of that country approved a law that establishes the measures that will be applied to gradually resume labor and economic activity, in both the public and private sectors. The approval of this legal framework, which establishes four phases for the reactivation of the economy, takes place in the context of strong tensions between the Executive and the Legislative, who have had different criteria regarding the home quarantine, to which the population was subjected due to the outbreak of covid-19. Safety and Health: Protocols for CompaniesFriday, May 15, 2020 In order to reactivate economic activity in Panama, Ministry of Health authorities issued strict compliance guidelines for companies and workers. The guide is aimed at producers, distributors, and consumers; microenterprises, medium-size companies, large companies, and their clients, who are required to comply with the standards established by the health authorities in order to mitigate the expansion of covid-19, the official document details. Restaurants: New Protocols in GuatemalaThursday, May 28, 2020 Closing children's play areas, placing glass in predetermined places and using disposable tableware and cutlery are some of the new health and safety protocols that restaurants must apply when faced with a change in business. When restaurants begin to reactivate service in table areas, once the most critical phases of the covid-19 outbreak are over, companies must apply rigorous hygiene and social distancing protocols.
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Transforming the Nicaraguan consumerThursday, May 28, 2020 The outbreak of covid-19 generated strong changes in the dynamics of the markets in the region, and in this context, in Nicaragua consumers have decreased by 16% their visits to supermarkets and have increased their interest in e-commerce services. The interactive information system developed by CentralAmericaData monitors in real time the changes in consumer habits in all the markets of the region, with detailed information that is fundamental to understanding the new commercial environment that has emerged in an accelerated manner. Labor Recruitment Falls 40% in the First QuarterThursday, April 23, 2020 During the first three months of this year, 34,968 work contracts were registered in Panama, 40% less than the figure reported for the same period in 2019. Although the drop in hiring had been observed since previous months, in March this year the situation worsened, when a 65% year-on-year drop in the number of contracts signed was reported, largely explained by the health and economic crisis resulting from the covid-19 outbreak. Panama: Air Transport Suspension ExtendedMonday, April 20, 2020 Given the crisis generated by the covid-19 virus, the authorities decided to extend the suspension of international commercial air passenger transport frequencies until 23 May. The measure was announced by Resolution 053-DG-DJ-AAC, published in the edition of the Official Digital Journal on April 20, 2020. See full document. |
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