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 Costa Rica strengthens economic ties with the US by launching a new Business Council in Washington Costa Rica took a strategic step… Read more IMF…
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Nicaragua Increases Minimum Wage for 2026–2027 On March 5, 2026, the National Minimum Wage Commission officially announced a 4% increase for most of the country’s economic sectors, with the exception of free trade zones, where a 6.7% increase was agreed upon. This adjustment sets monthly salaries in an approximate range of 6,188 to 13,848 córdobas….
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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…
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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 a glance. Costa Rica Costa Rica opens an investment promotion office in Silicon Valley Costa Rica established an Investment Promotion Office in Silicon Valley to attract projects in high-value sectors such…
Blog, Costa Rica, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Newsflash: Regulatory Updates – January 2026
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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
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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…