Latin American and Caribbean countries seek to improve their agrifood systems
Written by Evelyn AlasLatin American and Caribbean countries shared their results and the challenges they face as they move forward in transforming their agrifood systems to make them more sustainable, in a dialogue session convened to follow up on the roadmaps they presented at the UN Food Systems Summit.
Vindegaspro agrees to a free propane gas filling market
Written by Evelyn AlasThe representative of Vindegaspro of El Salvador, Edgar Escobar, said that the possible reforms to the Law Regulating the Deposit, Transportation and Distribution of Petroleum Products, the union agrees that there could be a free market in the country for the filling of gas cylinders.
European Union has invested US$1,781.8 million in El Salvador
Written by Evelyn AlasIn the framework of the 10th anniversary of the Association Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Central America, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira, together with the Vice Minister of Economy, Mario Salazar, and the Director of Trade Agreements of the Ministry of Economy, Margarita Ortez, went to the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Legislative Assembly, to hold a working meeting where they presented their considerations for the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the agreement.
AES EEO optimizes electric service in Santa Rosa de Lima
Written by Evelyn AlasJosé Cisneros covers his gray hair with a black hat, which protects him from the sun's incessant rays and the cement residue, which extends up to his shirt, due to the remodeling work he is doing in his house. A few meters from his home, technical crews from AES EEO are completing a new project that will bring quality electricity supply to his home and benefit the rest of his neighbors.
The impacts of the current inflationary scenario in the region
Written by Evelyn AlasCentral American Business Intelligence, held today a webinar for the media on the impacts of the current inflationary scenario in the Central American and Caribbean region, explaining how it affects the economy of each country for 2022.
The first call for businesses and companies in the care economy in Central America is launched
Written by Evelyn AlasThe first Call for Businesses and Enterprises of the Care Economy in Central America, which is carried out within the framework of the program "Scalable market-based approaches to reduce, redistribute and recognize women's care work", implemented by Alterna in partnership with Pro Mujer, with the support of UN Women and funding from IDRC Canada (International Development Research Centre) and Open Society Foundations.
CEL has invested US$10 million in the recovery of hydroelectric plants
Written by Evelyn AlasThe President of the Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa (CEL), Daniel Álvarez, said in a morning interview that they have invested more than US$10 million in the recovery of the hydroelectric and geothermal plants.
Fuel prices increase up to US$0.16 this fortnight
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Economía (MINEC), informs salvadorans that fuel prices will increase between US$0.16 and US$0.13 per gallon of premium gasoline, regular and diesel, effective from tuesday, february 22 to march 7, 2022.
Prices of fruits and vegetables remain on the rise
Written by Evelyn AlasIn the Santa Tecla market, fruit and vegetable merchants have stated that pineapples, oranges, lemons and cucumbers have experienced an increase in their prices, something that affects the pocket of sellers.