Carolina Diab – Special Counsel, Guatemala In arbitration—as in life—not everything is written. Beyond rules, deadlines, and formalities, there exists a principle that silently upholds the legitimacy of the process: good faith. It is not always mentioned and is rarely expressly regulated, yet when it is absent, arbitration suffers and loses its essence. Revisiting this…
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Newsflash: Issuance of the Competition and Antitrust Law Regulations
03
Feb
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…
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BLP advises FIFCO on the sale of its food and beverage businesses to HEINEKEN
24
Sep
Sep
BLP acted as legal advisor to FIFCO in the execution of a binding agreement to sell to HEINEKEN N.V. (“HEINEKEN”) the remaining 75% equity stake in its subsidiary, Distribuidora La Florida S.A., enabling HEINEKEN to acquire its beverage, food, and retail operations in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, as well as its beverage…
27
Nov
Nov
On November 20, 2024, the Congress of Guatemala urgently approved Decree 32-2024, the “Competition Law.” This approval marks a significant milestone for the country, aiming to promote a competitive market, attract foreign investment, and boost national economic growth. The new law seeks to prevent anti-competitive, monopolistic practices or practices that limit market access for small…