‘Shock’ Investment Urged to Stem Flow of Central American Migrants
Regional leaders on Friday called for “shock” investment in infrastructure in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador to reduce the number of migrants flowing from the …
Costa Rican Producers Met with Organic Authorities of the United States
An official delegation of the National Organic Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA-NOP) met with representatives of the National Chamber of Organic …
Digicel Settles Spectrum Dispute with Antigua & Barbuda Govt
Caribbean and Central American mobile operator Digicel has reached an agreement with the government of Antigua & Barbuda to cede some of its spectrum in …
Mexican Manufacturing Shrinks for Third Straight Month to Lowest Since 2011
Activity in Mexico’s manufacturing sector shrank for a third consecutive month in August, a survey showed on Monday, as weakening domestic demand and subdued business …
The Most Modern Wholesale Market in Central America Starts Operations in Costa Rica
The President of the Republic, Carlos Alvarado, announced last July 24th, 2019, the start of operations of the 1st stage of the Regional Wholesale Market …
Jamaica Ready to Exit IMF, Says Resident Representative
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative, Dr Constant Lonkeng Ngouana, says Jamaica has made tremendous progress over the last six years and is now ready …
Honduran Exporters Welcome Britain-Central America Trade Deal: Officials
Honduran exporters welcome the signing of a trade and political continuity agreement with Britain, which ensures ongoing exchange after Britain’s exit from the European Union …
Cuban Charcoal Reports Demand in European Market
The export of charcoal to European countries is currently one of the main contributions to the country”s economy by agricultural and service companies of this …
Latin American and Caribbean Growth Expected to Stall
Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is likely to stall, according to the UN, especially in South America. In its new economic survey of …
Mexico’s Tequila Exporters Warily Eye US Tariffs Deadline
After decades of building a domestic market for Tequila Cascahuín, Salvador Rosales readied the family business for a plunge into the U.S. export market this …
Sustainability and Secure Trade: Guatemala Provides Supply-Chain Solutions for the Americas
As a country that benefits from the Dominican Republic–Central American Free Trade Agreement, Guatemala is preparing to see an increase in business from United States …
Dom Rep Pays Over 14 Billion Dollars in Foreign Debt
The Dominican government has announced that in the past seven years it has paid 14.3 billion dollars in foreign debt. According to a press release …
Mobile Number Portability Launched In Five ECTEL Member States
The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) has announced that starting Monday, June 3, 2019, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) will be launched in all five ECTEL …
Taiwan Reconsiders US$100 Million in Funds to Nicaragua: Local Media
In February, the governments of Taiwan and its Central American ally, Nicaragua, agreed to a US$100 million loan from Taipei to the faltering government of …
Mexico’s Tequila Exporters Warily Eye US Tariffs Deadline
After decades of building a domestic market for Tequila Cascahuín, Salvador Rosales readied the family business for a plunge into the U.S. export market this …
Sustainability and Secure Trade: Guatemala Provides Supply-Chain Solutions for the Americas
As a country that benefits from the Dominican Republic–Central American Free Trade Agreement, Guatemala is preparing to see an increase in business from United States …
Dom Rep Pays Over 14 Billion Dollars in Foreign Debt
The Dominican government has announced that in the past seven years it has paid 14.3 billion dollars in foreign debt. According to a press release …
Taiwan Reconsiders US$100 Million in Funds to Nicaragua: Local Media
In February, the governments of Taiwan and its Central American ally, Nicaragua, agreed to a US$100 million loan from Taipei to the faltering government of …
Mobile Number Portability Launched In Five ECTEL Member States
The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) has announced that starting Monday, June 3, 2019, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) will be launched in all five ECTEL …
Canada Vows to Defend Its Business in Cuba as U.S. Opens Way for Lawsuits
Canada vowed on Friday to defend its businesses operating in Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted a ban on American citizens filing lawsuits against …