Investments in Central American startups total US$83 million in 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasInvestments in Central American startups accumulated a total of US$83 million in 2022, equivalent to five times more than seen in the last five years, according to Guatemala-based Cuantico VC and Bloomberg magazine.
New law to optimize international air, sea and rail transportation services
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Public Works, Transportation and Housing Committee ruled in favor of approving the new Organic Law of the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA). This regulation would allow the autonomous agency to update its faculties and strengthen the generation of development poles to plan and manage port, airport and railway infrastructure.
MINEC works on the integration of border points for trade facilitation
Written by Evelyn AlasStreamlining the entry and exit of goods is one of the main commitments of the Central Government, so it is working with the countries of the region to make the flow of goods more expeditious, which will reduce waiting times and bureaucratic procedures that often hinder efficient trade.
5 tips to prepare your pocketbook for inflation or a recession
Written by Evelyn AlasInflation basically makes people realize that money doesn't work the way it used to. This affects housewives, employees and businesses. Moreover, it affects those who have less money and access to financial services.
The cost of living varies greatly from country to country. Some of the most affordable places to study abroad are: Eastern Europe: Countries such as Poland, Romania and Bulgaria offer high quality education for a fraction of the cost of studying in Western Europe.
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index recorded a 1.3% increase in july 2023 over june, but remained 11.8% below the value recorded in the same month last year.
The Impact of tourism in Central America and other emerging economies
Written by Evelyn AlasAs part of a report recently released by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that studies the impact of tourism in the Central American sub-region.
Ferry service to join eastern zone economic development projects
Written by Evelyn AlasThe eastern zone has become the site of innovative projects that will contribute to attract investments. Among the most emblematic projects is the ferry with Costa Rica.
High food basket costs cause inadequate nutrition in the country
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Director of the Centro de Defensa para el Consumidor (CDC), Danilo Perez, in a radio interview provided data on the Basic Food Basket and nutritional situation in the country, in which they have recorded that the year 2021 was the last most stable price of the urban and rural Basic Food Basket, after that period everything has gone up.