Negotiations continue to complete Customs Union with El Salvador
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to a Guatemalan media, the Forum of Coordinators of Deep Integration Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras held the first meeting of the year, with the objective of continuing with the full incorporation of El Salvador to the Customs Union process between the mentioned countries.
Cyber risks are growing, but experts say they are not growing at the same pace
Written by Evelyn Alas
Cyber risk is growing rapidly. It is the eighth most worrying globally in an 8-year horizon, according to the report presented by Marsh McLennan and Zurich in Davos; it appears among the top three in the Axa Group's Global Risk Survey and is the most worrying for spanish companies, according to the recent AGCS ranking.
Deadline extended for change of residency in DUI of salvadorans living abroad
Written by Evelyn Alas
On february 4, 2024, the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) will hold elections to elect the President of the Republic, the Vice President and deputies of the Legislative Assembly.
Vice President Ulloa holds meeting with businessmen seeking to invest in the country
Written by Evelyn Alas
Vice President Felix Ulloa Jr. received U.S. businessmen to discuss investment projects in the country. The Vice President explained that the vision is to promote economic growth and for this reason, a legal framework is being built to facilitate trade, public-private partnerships and reduce bureaucracy.
CABEI issues second blue bond less than a month after publishing its Blue Taxonomy
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) issued its 14th bond in the japanese capital market for JPY7,000.0 million and a 10-year term; its second historic blue bond less than a month after publishing its Blue Taxonomy under the Bank's Green and Blue Bond Framework. With this issuance, CABEI consolidates its renewed rapprochement and reconnection with japanese investors.
IDB President Goldfajn presents his vision and priorities in inaugural speech
Written by Evelyn Alas
In his inaugural address today, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn laid out his vision and priorities for making the IDB the most reliable, agile and important development partner for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Commandments to celebrate the New Year in peace and without burns
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Fondo Solidario Para la Salud (FOSALUD), recommends that if you are one of those who think that celebrating New Year's Eve without gunpowder is not a celebration, you should change the 'chip' of that thought: December after december, the numbers reaffirm that it is not a good idea to handle these explosives and much less allow your children to do so.
Moderna receives FDA clearance for emergency use of Covid-19 booster vaccine
Written by Evelyn Alas
Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger ARN (ARNm), therapeutics and vaccines, received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its bivalent Covid-19 mRNA-1273.222 booster vaccine intended to protect against BA.4/BA.5 variant omicron in children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Mastercard presents LAC Innovation Forum 2022
Written by Evelyn Alas
New technologies such as the metaverse, blockchain and artificial intelligence are transforming the way we interact and understand the future of money and security. To discuss how innovation is driving the new economy, Mastercard is hosting the 11th edition of the Mastercard Latin America and Caribbean Innovation Forum starting tuesday, november 29 and running through wednesday, november 30.