Author https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ART-Nearshoring-y-su-Impacto-en-Guatemala_FOTO.png Rodolfo Salazar Partner Guatemala E-mail Since I began my career in administrative law, I have always felt a particular passion for the issue of water and the environment. Water, more than a simple resource, represents the essence of life and the sustenance of numerous ecosystems, many of which have been under constant threat…
Category Archives: Guatemala
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Author https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ART-Nearshoring-y-su-Impacto-en-Guatemala_FOTO.png Rodolfo Salazar Partner Guatemala E-mail Guatemala and various other countries face a scenario where the courts are overloaded with cases. This situation has led to long waiting times for court rulings, resulting in slow and sometimes ineffective access to justice. In this context, arbitration emerges as an alternative method of conflict resolution that…
Analysis, Blog, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Guatemala
Green Accounting: How IFRS Accounting Standards Are Forcing Companies to Go Green
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Author https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ART-Nearshoring-y-su-Impacto-en-Guatemala_FOTO.png Rodolfo Salazar Partner Guatemala E-mail Among current corporate issues, sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria have gained a lot of importance. Companies are increasingly focused on integrating sustainable and ethical practices into their operations, recognizing that such actions benefit the environment and society while strengthening their position in the market. We…
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Author https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ART-Nearshoring-y-su-Impacto-en-Guatemala_FOTO.png Rodolfo Salazar Partner Guatemala E-mail The “nearshoring” strategy is emerging as an increasingly popular business approach, offering companies a clever alternative to traditional outsourcing models. Unlike “offshoring,” which typically involves relocating operational processes to distant countries, nearshoring focuses on relocating these operations to countries that are geographically closer to the company’s primary market. …
Blog, Guatemala, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
New structure and modifications for the sanitary registration of prepackaged foods in Guatemala
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The Ministry of Health of Guatemala will implement a series of changes in the procedure and requirements for the sanitary registration of prepackaged foods, starting August 5, 2024, following the entry into force of the Central American Technical Regulation 67.01.31:20 Processed Foods. Procedure For the Granting, Renewal, and Modification Of Sanitary Registration. The new regulation…
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Authors https://blplegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Art-Responsabilidad-penal-de-las-personas-juridicas_FOTO.png Fernando Zelada Director Guatemala E-mail Under the basic principles of criminal law, only individuals can commit crimes. Legal entities themselves cannot do so. However, legal entities can incur criminal liability, whether through intent or negligence, due to the actions or omissions of their directors, managers, executives, representatives, administrators, officials, or employees who have…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Guatemala, News
BLP advised IDB Invest and Finance in Motion on the investment in sustainable bonds to be issued by Banco Promerica in Guatemala
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Banco Promerica’s public bond issue is the first such debt in Guatemala. It represents a significant investment project with the purpose of financing projects focused on protecting the environment and counteracting the effects of climate change. This issuance is part of a program in which Banco Promerica received approval from the Monetary Board of Guatemala…
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BLP renews its brand: the new face of corporate legal advice in Central America
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May 23, Central America. BLP excitedly announces the official launch of its new brand image. This precise and modern change reflects everything that BLP represents while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in corporate legal advice. Since our founding in 2003, BLP has redefined legal services in the region by acting as true allies that constantly…
Blog, Global Mobility & Relocation, Guatemala, News
The Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approves initiative 5082, which contains the “Framework Law for Consumer Defense and Protection”
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With 122 votes in favor, the Guatemalan Congressman have approved initiative 5082, “Framework Law for Consumer Defense and Protection.” This approval marks a significant milestone for the country and its commitment to protecting consumer rights and clarifies procedures. This new regulation, which aims to replace the current Consumer and User Protection Law, seeks to regulate…
Blog, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Guatemala, News
Green Power: How ESG Practices Transform Corporations
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices are becoming increasingly important. These three pillars, ranging from environmental sustainability and social responsibility to ethics in corporate governance, represent a change in how companies evaluate and conduct their operations. ESG practices are not just isolated or complementary initiatives. They are becoming essential components of business strategy. Their integration…