Category Archives: News
Feb
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 Economic growth outlook improves The Central Bank revised its growth forecast upward, projecting average GDP growth of 3.9% for 2026–2027, driven by domestic demand and investment recovery….
Blog, Business Law, Competition & Antitrust, Costa Rica, News
Newsflash: Issuance of the Competition and Antitrust Law Regulations
Feb
The Board of Directors of the Competition and Antitrust Superintendence in Guatemala issued, through Resolution No. 11-2025, the Regulations of the Competition and Antitrust Law (the “Regulations”), which entered into force on December 30, 2025, with a gradual and deferred implementation, as provided under the Competition and Antitrust Law. The Regulations are of general application…
Jan
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 Projects Moderate and Sustained Economic Growth in 2026 Costa Rica’s economy is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026, reflecting normalization after strong performance in…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
BLP Receives Three Recognitions at the LatinFinance 2026 Deal of the Year Awards
Jan
BLP is honored to share that several transactions in which the Firm had the privilege of advising have been recognized in the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards, highlighting impactful financing and sustainable finance work across Central America. These recognitions are especially meaningful to us as they reflect the trust our clients have placed in…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
ESG Initiative Award Highlights BLP’s Leadership in Central America
Jan
BLP has been recognized by Latin Lawyer with the ESG Initiative Award for the implementation of its Green Habitat Project, an innovative initiative that promotes everyday sustainable practices among its professionals and actively fosters biodiversity from their homes. Launched last year and led by the Firm’s Environmental Committee, the Green Habitat Project encourages BLP lawyers…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
Newsflash: Key Labor Law Considerations in the Context of Costa Rica’s 2026 Presidential Elections
Jan
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Costa Rica will hold its Presidential Elections, a civic event that reinforces the country’s longstanding commitment to democracy, citizen participation, and institutional strength, reflecting the values of peace, respect, and the strengthening of the Rule of Law that characterize the Costa Rican nation. In connection with this electoral process, it…
Blog, Guatemala, Intellectual Property, News
Newsflash: New Notification Regulations at the Intellectual Property Registry
Jan
Internal Agreement 01-2026, issued by the Registry of Intellectual Property (RPI) on January 8, 2026, regulates the use of notifications through the Official Bulletin of the Intellectual Property Registry (BORPI) as a supplementary mechanism in administrative intellectual property procedures. This agreement seeks to address a recurring issue in the processing of files: the impossibility of…
Blog, El Salvador, Free Trade Zones, News
Key Reforms to the Free Trade Zones Law and New Reinvestment Incentives in El Salvador
Jan
On December 23, 2025, Legislative Decree No. 493 was issued, introducing reforms to the Industrial and Commercial Free Trade Zones Law (the “Law”). The purpose of these amendments is to update the incentive regime, promote reinvestment and employment, and provide greater operational flexibility to Developers, Free Trade Zone Users, and Active Inward Processing Warehouses (“DPA”)….