San José, October 2, 2025. Recognized for Legal Excellence and Transformative Project Structuring in the Region BLP has received two prestigious awards from the 2025 LatinFinance Project & Infrastructure Finance Awards: Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year – Central America Infrastructure Financing of the Year – Central America, for the San Cristóbal Green Academics and…
Category Archives: Guatemala
Blog, Guatemala, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Guatemala updates its regulation on precursors and chemical substances
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The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) of Guatemala has issued two key provisions that significantly amend the regulatory framework governing precursors and chemical substances. Governmental Agreement 102-2025 establishes a broader regulation with expanded obligations, applicable to any individual or entity handling these types of substances, such as acetone, caustic soda, lime, among…
Blog, Guatemala, Intellectual Property, News
New SNAP-GT platform modernizes and streamlines sanitary procedures in Guatemala
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Jul
Jul
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance of Guatemala (MSPAS) has officially launched the SNAP-GT platform, a new digital tool designed to centralize and streamline health regulatory processes in the country for the processed (prepackaged) food sector. This system will enable a range of procedures related to sanitary registrations, licenses, and authorizations to be…
Blog, Costa Rica, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
BLP advised IDB Invest and CABEI on a landmark sustainable educational and sports infrastructure project in Guatemala, the first in Central America to obtain the Fast-Infra label verification.
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Jul
Jul
The San Cristóbal Green Academics and Sports Campus (CSC) project, led by Fundación Montesquieu and its subsidiaries Corporación Educativa Montesquieu and High Learning Operations, marks a milestone in the region’s social infrastructure. With a total investment of US$60 million, the campus will feature more than 29,000 m² of facilities to serve 1,400 preschool-to-high school students,…
Blog, Guatemala, Intellectual Property, News
A new agreement aims to expedite patent grants in Guatemala
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Jul
Jul
During the General Assemblies of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Intellectual Property Registry of Guatemala (RPI) signed a letter of intent to implement the Accelerated Patent Grant (APG) program. This program will allow applicants who already hold a granted U.S. patent to expedite the…
Blog, Guatemala, Insurance & Reinsurance Law, News
New Regulation on the Registration of Insurance, Reinsurance, and Independent Adjuster Intermediaries
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Jul
Jul
On February 18, 2025, Resolution JM-24-2025, issued by the Monetary Board, was published in the Diario de Centro América, approving the Regulation on the Registration of Insurance, Reinsurance, and Independent Adjuster Intermediaries (hereinafter, the “Regulation”), included in the annex of said resolution. This new regulation replaces Resolution JM-13-2011, which previously governed the registration of insurance…
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BLP Named Central America Law Firm of the Year and Vivian Liberman Recognized as ESG Leader of the Year
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Jun
Jun
BLP has been named “Central America Law Firm of the Year,” and partner Vivian Liberman has been awarded “Latin America: ESG Leader of the Year” at the 2025 Women in Business Law Awards. San José, June 17, 2025. During the Women in Business Law Awards ceremony held in New York City, BLP received two of…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethics & Anti-Corruption, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua, Regulatory Compliance, Prevention and Risk Management
Reorientation in the Enforcement of the FCPA: New Guidelines Establish Priorities for Latin America
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Jun
Jun
Reorientation in the Enforcement of the FCPA: New Guidelines Establish Priorities for Latin America After months of uncertainty following the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the U.S. Department of Justice issued new guidelines that resume its implementation, this time with an approach that may lead to increased scrutiny…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
Puerto Quetzal: A Strategic Alliance Redefining Infrastructure in Guatemala
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Jun
Jun
On May 22, 2025, the Government of Guatemala, through its Ministry of Defense, signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the modernization of Puerto Quetzal—a landmark moment in the development of the country’s critical infrastructure. This agreement not only enhances international technical cooperation but also paves the way for private…
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BLP Wins Four IFLR Americas Awards 2025 for Legal Innovation and Sustainability in Latin America
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May
May
On May 14, at the Met Club in New York City, more than 100 attendees gathered to celebrate the most innovative legal deals, outstanding teams and firms, and influential individuals of the past year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025. BLP’s exceptional performance earned four prominent awards: Deal of the Year: Debt and Equity Linked…