Panama’s economic outlook for 2024 upgraded

The Panamanian economy unofficially registered a growth of 7.3% in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. Panama’s economic projections for 2024 have improved because ...

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Guatemala revokes Cerro Blanco mine’s environmental license due to ‘anomalies’

Local leaders and environmental organizations had pointed out that the mine will contaminate Lake Guija, shared by Guatemala and El Salvador, and the Lempa River. ...

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Panama’s economy, among the slowest growing in Central America this year: World Bank 

While Costa Rica will record growth rates of 3.9% according to the World Bank’s updated report this week, the Panamanian economy maintains the outlook of ...

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Honduras and UN extend deadline to create anti-corruption mission

The creation of the CICIH is a promise of President Xiomara Castro, in a country where corruption is one of the main problems. Honduras agreed ...

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EL Salvador calls for the creation of private investment banks for ‘sophisticated investors’

The government of El Salvador asked the Legislative Assembly to reform the Banking Law to incorporate regulations that allow the creation of private investment banks ...

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Mici grants a mining concession to a deputy of Parlacen

In 2021, the contract for the extraction of non-metallic minerals was promulgated. The concession granted the deputy of Parlacen, Omar Carrizo, the exclusive benefit, for ...

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A competition law will boost investment in Guatemala, says U.S. officials

The U.S. country already invests about $1 billion in the country, as part of the development initiative promoted by Vice President Kamala Harris, says Kevin ...

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Honduras needs an anti-corruption mechanism: US Ambassador

Dogu emphasized that corruption “is a big problem here in Honduras,” so each government should take action to combat that scourge. The U.S. ambassador, Laura ...

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Carlos Slim acquires stake in telecoms company BT Group

Mexican businessman Carlos Slim acquired 3.2 per cent of the stake of the British telecommunications company, BT Group PLC, worth around $510 million, about 400 ...

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World Bank estimates El Salvador will grow 3.2% in 2024

These are the Central American countries that are on the list, according to the data of the financial agency. Who’s the last country on the ...

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