$64 million for Small and medium size companies in Guatemala

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Some 15 companies met yesterday with representatives of Cofides, hoping to get financing for their projects; these include the Digitex call center, Automercantil Vehicle Imports, the Municipality of Guatemala, two companies from free zones, a food packaging company and an assembly company.

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