Author Archives: BLP
Blog, Costa Rica, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Newsflash: Regulatory Updates – January 2026
Feb
Recognition of the Term “REF” through a Supplementary Label Resolution Although RTCR 505:2022 does not recognize or authorize the use of the term “REF” to fulfill the requirement of the product identification code, it is permitted to clarify through a supplementary label that the “REF” indicated by the manufacturer corresponds to the product identification code,…
Blog, Guatemala, News, Tax
Newsflash: New Guatemala – U.S. Trade Agreement: Key Tariff Benefits and Challenges
Feb
On January 30, 2026, Guatemala and the United States of America signed a Reciprocal Trade Agreement through which approximately 70% of Guatemalan exports to that market regain zero-tariff benefits, complementing the DR-CAFTA regime, as reported by the Ministry of Economy. This agreement does not replace the current framework but reinforces it, providing greater certainty and…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Honduras, Intellectual Property
Image Rights, Digital Content, and the Legal Protection of Content Creators in Honduras
Feb
Paola Zavala – Associate, Honduras Today, content creators play a significant role within the digital and commercial environment, raising important questions regarding the legal protection of their image, their creations, and the responsibilities they assume when publishing content on digital platforms. Under Honduran law, these issues may be analyzed in light of the Constitution of…