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Costa Rica and the New Global Migration of Wealth
Jan
Global Wealth Migration and Costa Rica’s Strategic Opportunity The world is undergoing a profound transformation: never before have so many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) chosen to live outside their countries of origin. It is no longer just corporate executives relocated by their employers, but entrepreneurs, investors, mobile professionals, and multinational families who decide where to live…
Blog, Costa Rica, Energy & Infrastructure, News
BLP Advises Signature Aviation on the Development of a New Executive Aviation Terminal in Guanacaste
Jan
BLP advised Signature Aviation, the world’s leading network of private aviation terminals, on its participation in the process for the design, construction, and operation of a new general and business aviation terminal at Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (Guanacaste Airport) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The firm’s advisory role included the preparation and submission of the…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Environment, Health & Safety, Guatemala, News
Newsflash: New MEM Guideline Marks the Start of Progressive Biofuel Integration
Nov
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Guatemala (MEM) issued Agreement No. 359-2025/SG, which establishes the procedure for implementing the blended fuel alcohol program. This measure is part of the policy that will enable the State of Guatemala to progressively implement the commercial use of biofuel. Under this Agreement, the percentages are set as follows…
Blog, Business Law, El Salvador, Energy & Infrastructure, News
Law for the promotion of renewable energy use
Nov
Strategic Opportunity for Clean Energy Investment in El Salvador On October 21, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador passed the Law for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Use (LFUER), a landmark initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition and positioning El Salvador as a competitive destination for sustainable investment. This…
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.
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, Energy & Infrastructure, Honduras, News
Investment Opportunity in Energy: Honduras Launches 1,500 MW International Tender
Jun
The National Electric Power Company of Honduras (ENEE) has launched a landmark International Public Tender for the procurement of 1,500 MW of firm capacity, with the goal of ensuring the country’s energy security through 2030. This ambitious initiative will be carried out through a reverse auction mechanism with successive rounds, designed to enhance market competitiveness, attract…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
Puerto Quetzal: A Strategic Alliance Redefining Infrastructure in Guatemala
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…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
Investment Opportunity in Road Infrastructure: International Tender for the El Rancho–Teculután Expansion in Guatemala
May
Guatemala is preparing to launch an international public tender for the expansion of a key highway segment: the El Rancho–Teculután section of the CA-9 Corridor, with an investment value of US$175 million. This initiative presents a significant opportunity for construction, supervision, and infrastructure investment firms worldwide. The project consists of expanding 35 kilometers of the…
Blog, Energy & Infrastructure, Guatemala, News
PEG-5 and PET-3: Guatemala launches mega-projects and boosts its energy future
Apr
On 23 April 2025, the Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and the National Electricity Commission (CNEE), officially announced the launch of tenders for (1) PEG-5 of EEGSA, DEOCSA, and DEORSA[1] and (2) PET-3 of the MEM, representing an important step in developing the country’s energy sector. PEG-5 The main objective of PEG-5 is…