Regional News and Opportunities
BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at just a click away.
Costa Rica
Exports surpassed US$1.5 billion in January
Costa Rica’s exports reached US$1.512 billion in January 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year. Growth was led by medical devices, followed by agribusiness and food industries.
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New road maintenance contracts
CONAVI plans to execute new contracts starting in July to maintain the national road network for the next four years.
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Commercial office in Israel
Costa Rica will open a commercial office in West Jerusalem to strengthen investment and technological ties.
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Tourism land investment
Investment in tourist areas like La Fortuna is growing as a long-term asset strategy.
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Renewable electricity leadership
Costa Rica generated 98.6% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2025.
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El Salvador
New solar plant
A solar plant in Sonsonate will generate 5 million kWh annually.
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Banking reform
Foreign investors can now hold majority ownership in Salvadoran banks.
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Guatemala
Anti-money laundering reform
A new bill aims to modernize financial regulations aligned with FATF standards.
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Port modernization
A new bill seeks to improve governance and competitiveness in the port system.
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Honduras
Economic reforms
The government is implementing measures to attract foreign investment and improve fiscal stability.
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Export simplification
New measures reduce export processing times to under 24 hours.
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Nicaragua
Port activity
Ports handled more than 90,000 metric tons of cargo in one week.
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BLP Insights
Investment Protection in Guatemala
Guatemala has developed a legal framework through treaties and agreements to protect foreign investment and provide access to international arbitration.
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Economic Index
| Country | Exchange Rate | Basic Rate | Policy Rate | S&P | Moody’s | Fitch | Inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 475.26 | 3.66% | 3.25% | BB | Ba2 | BB | -2.53% |
| El Salvador | 8.75 | 4.69% | N/A | B- | B3 | B- | 0.65% |
| Guatemala | 7.66 | 4.87% | 3.50% | BB+ | Ba1 | BB+ | 0.96% |
| Honduras | 26.50 | 7.27% | 5.75% | BB- | B1 | N/A | 4.23% |
| Nicaragua | 36.62 | 2.49% | 5.75% | B+ | B2 | B | 2.70% |
Source: SECMCA
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