Daily Update

Agricultural Prices in Central America

CentralAmericaData.COM, February 3

A report for January 2012 has been released showing Central American prices of wholesale agricultural products and retail prices of petroleum products.

Food Prices Remain High

High Corn Prices Threaten Food Security

Cabcorp Bottling Company Issues Bonds for $150 million

elperiodico.com.gt, February 3

The Guatemalan company Central America Beverage (Cabcorp) will release bonds worth $150 million on the U.S. market next week.

ICE Looks to International Markets

Guatemala Issues $50 million in bonds

Tender for Use of Panama-Colombia Power Line

Panamaamerica.com.pa, February 3

In April use of the line will be put out to tender, in which domestic and foreign generators will be able to take part.

Tender for Power Transmission Lines for $14 million

Panama: Power Transmission Line Tender for $13.4 million

First Investment by Colombian Terranum in Costa Rica

elfinancierocr.com, February 3

With an investment of $16 million the Colombian developer Terranum has inaugurated Hotel Aloft.

Pacific Hotel Boom in Panama

Hotel DoubleTree By Hilton Opens in Panama

GM Crops Promoted in El Salvador

elsalvador.com, February 3

Applications for permits to import genetically modified seeds have become stuck in government bureaucratic mazes in El Salvador, complain private industry.

GM Crops in Panama

Florida Caribbean Cruise Association to Visit Honduras

elheraldo.hn, February 3

The Florida Caribbean Cruise Representatives Association (FCCA) wants to personally see sites that may be suitable for installing luxury cruise terminals in the future.

Cruise Companies Analyze Investment in the Region

Industry Professionals Gather In San Pedro Sula, Honduras for First FCCA Central America Cruise Conference

Franchises Expanding in Panama

Capital.com.pa, February 3

Franchise operations in the country are planning new openings for this year, 2012, driven by economic growth.

First Juan Valdez® Café Branch in Panama

More Medical Services in Panama

Sykes Opens Third Call Center in Costa Rica

Nacion.com, February 3

The multinational Sykes has increased its operations in Costa Rica, where it opened its third call center this week, a $2 million investment that aims to create 700 jobs.

New Sykes Operations Center in Costa Rica

Q Group Ventures into Process Outsourcing

Guatemala Exports 16% More in Wood

prensalibre.com, February 3

The business sector reported sales of $80 million in 2011, mainly of furniture.

Furniture Manufacturer Invests in Honduras

Guatemala: Manufactured Wood Exports Increase by 20%

Investments to Promote Costa Rica

elfinancierocr.com, February 3

Attending to foreign journalists and running an online campaign are to be the subjects of a tender. The deadline for submission of offers is Thursday February 9th.

Tender for Election Advertising

"Slow Living": A Promotional Campaign in Costa Rica

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PUBLIC FINANCE

Fiscal Deficit: The Mother of all Evils (2)

Misfinanzasenlinea.com, February 2

Two years ago we used the same title to report on the growing trend of the debt / GDP ratio in...

MANAGEMENT

Internal satisfaction is another key to success

Nearshore Americas, February 2

Many companies focus only on measuring their customers’ satisfaction, but to know the levels...

ECONOMICS

The Central Bank of Costa Rica and Fiscal Reform

Pulsobursatil.com, February 1

The Macroeconomic Programme 2012-2013, submitted by the BCCR indicates, for 2012, a national...

ECONOMICS

Inflation Threat to Panama

martesfinanciero.com, January 31

Acting like an invisible barrier, inflation prevents benefits of the growth revealed by...

ECONOMICS

Guatemala: Economic Bulletin January 2012

Fundesa, January 31

A monthly report has been released giving the main indicators of the national economy:...

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT

Colombian Investment Boom in Central America

Eltiempo.com, January 30

Direct investment by Colombian companies came to about $1 billion in 2010, a giant leap forward...

POLITICS AND INSTITUTIONS

Costa Rica Wants to be Like Greece?

elfinancierocr.com, January 30

The debacle that has befallen Greece has been no impediment to its former Prime Minister...

BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT

Stagnant Marinas

elfinancierocr.com, January 30

The marine industry is immersed in a crisis caused by uncertainty about the recovery in demand...

INVESTMENT FUNDS

An Investment Fund for Small Investors

Aldesa, January 26

Aldesa introduced an investment fund made up of $100 shares to finance the Ad Astra Rocket...

Economy

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4.21%
6.82%
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143.2
184.3
282.2
203.5
254.7
222.6
Exchange Rate
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23.09
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Operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Phone: (1) 866-535-5987

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Organization that operates in Guatemala.
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