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…
Category Archives: Honduras
Banking & Finance, Blog, Honduras, News
New Reforms to the Honduran Credit Card Law: Transparency and Financial Consumer Protection
10
Jun
Jun
In April 2025, Honduras enacted major reforms to its Credit Card Law through Decree No. 34-2025. These changes aim to strengthen financial consumer rights and increase transparency in interest calculations and in-person transaction security. In this blog post, we break down the key reforms and their practical implications. Fair interest calculation – Article 36 Financial…
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BLP Wins Four IFLR Americas Awards 2025 for Legal Innovation and Sustainability in Latin America
15
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…
Blog, Business Law, Honduras, News, Tax
New Regulation in Honduras Tightens Oversight of Tax Exemptions
09
May
May
On May 6, 2025, the Official Gazette La Gaceta published the Regulation on Procedures for the Control, Verification, and Oversight of Tax Exemptions, issued by the Ministry of Finance through Agreement No. 143-2025. This new regulation strengthens the legal framework for supervising tax benefits in Honduras by detailing the procedures through which the General Directorate…
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BLP is honored as Law Firm of the Year – Central America by LatinFinance
30
Jan
Jan
We are pleased to announce that BLP has received the prestigious Law Firm of the Year – Central America at the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards 2024. This recognition reaffirms our excellence in legal advisory services within the financial and capital markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. The awards ceremony took place on…
16
Jan
Jan
The Tax Administration Service (SAR) has issued a new requirement that will come into effect starting with the 2024 fiscal period: New Requirement: The “Financial Statement Report” must be submitted before the Income Tax Return Declaration. What does the report include? • Balance Sheet • Profit and Loss Statements Submission Deadlines: • From January 1…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Labor & Employment, News, Nicaragua
2025 Labor Holiday Calendar: An Essential Resource for Business Planning
08
Jan
Jan
Effectively managing labor holidays is critical for any organization, especially when operating in multiple countries across Central America. For this reason, the Labor & Employment team at BLP has prepared the 2025 Labor Holiday Calendar, a comprehensive document that consolidates the official holidays for Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This resource is…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Honduras, News
New Regulatory Reform in Honduras: What You Need to Know About Credit and Debit Card Transactions
18
Dec
Dec
The National Banking and Insurance Commission (CNBS) has introduced significant changes to Articles 5 and 20 of the Minimum Guidelines for the Prevention of Unrecognized Transactions involving debit cards, credit cards, and financing products. These reforms aim to strengthen security and transparency in financial transactions. Key Highlights of the Reform 1.Notification to Cardholders Financial institutions…
Banking & Finance, Blog, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Honduras, News
BLP advises on Honduras’ first foreign currency sustainable green bond issuance
02
Dec
Dec
BLP is proud to have acted as local legal advisor for Santander US Capital Markets LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. in the Republic of Honduras’ first sovereign green sustainable bond issuance. This historic transaction, carried out in the international capital markets, marks a significant step for the country in advancing projects focused on sustainability…
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BLP is honored as Pro Bono Leading Light 2024 by Latin Lawyer
21
Nov
Nov
We are excited to announce that BLP has once again been recognized in Latin Lawyer’s prestigious Leading Lights 2024 list, underscoring our steadfast commitment to fostering a robust pro bono culture across Central America. Latin Lawyer acknowledges law firms that have made significant strides in advancing pro bono initiatives, and BLP is proud to be…