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 Innovative Cable Car System Costa Rica is exploring a cable car system to connect the electric train to Desamparados, supported by international financing. Read More….
Category Archives: Blog
At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment
Newsflash | Labor Reform on Breastfeeding: New Obligations for Employers
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Mar
Mar
Costa Rica: Reform to the Labor Code on Breastfeeding Rights The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate file No. 24.481, which reforms articles 95 and 97 of the Labor Code, introducing relevant changes to the breastfeeding regime applicable to labor relations. Key Changes in Labor Matters Expression of milk: The right to express breast milk…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Environment, Health & Safety, Honduras
Honduras Strengthens Oversight of Health Advertising: What Agreement 0142-ARSA-2025 Establishes
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Mar
Mar
Authors Ivis Alvarado Senior Associate Honduras E-mail Andres Elvir Associate Honduras E-mail Honduras Strengthens Oversight of Health Advertising: What Agreement 0142-ARSA-2025 Establishes Agreement No. 0142-ARSA-2025, issued by the Honduran Health Regulatory Agency (Agencia de Regulación Sanitaria – ARSA), establishes the regulatory framework for the control, supervision, and regulation of advertising related to products, establishments, and…
At BLP, Banking & Finance, Blog, El Salvador
Newsflash: Repeal of Article 10 of the Banking Law: New Investment Opportunities
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Mar
Mar
El Salvador: Reform to the Banking Law Expands Foreign Investment Opportunities The Legislative Assembly approved an amendment to the Banking Law (the “Reform”), fully repealing Article 10 of such law. Former Article 10 established requirements and conditions that Salvadoran banks were required to meet regarding their shareholding structure, based on nationality criteria and the regulatory…
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Mar
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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Mar
Mar
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….
At BLP, Blog, Guatemala, Tax
Newsflash – Guatemala: 100% Exemption of IGSS Surcharges (Agreement 1556)
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Mar
Mar
Guatemalan Social Security Institute – Agreement Number 1556 Exemption from Surcharges on Social Security Contribution Fees Agreement Number 1556, issued by the Board of Directors of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) on January 28, 2025, regulates the exemption of one hundred percent of the surcharges on Social Security contribution fees that are paid or…
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Mar
Mar
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…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Free Trade Zones
The Free Trade Zone Regime: Adapting to Change Beyond Investment Attraction and Job Creation
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Simón Sauvé – Director, Costa Rica For many years, the Free Trade Zone Regime has been one of Costa Rica’s most important tools for attracting foreign investment, generating quality employment, and strengthening productive development. More than a set of tax incentives, this regime forms part of a comprehensive strategy to integrate the country into global…