El Salvador Advances Its Customs Modernization with the Construction of the Integrated Customs Intelligence Center (CIIA)
El Salvador is taking a significant step toward modernizing and strengthening its trade and border management systems. In a move that underscores the government’s commitment to innovation, transparency, and economic competitiveness, Vice President Félix Ulloa Jr. participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Integrated Customs Intelligence Center (CIIA),
Costa Rica Promotes the Light Manufacturing Sector in European Mission
Costa Rica is positioning itself as a destination for the investment and development of the Light Manufacturing Sector in an international mission in Portugal and Spain. This promotion focuses on innovation, circularity, and sustainability in the textile sector to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and increase investment.
The World Bank Boosts Its Growth Forecast for El Salvador
The latest figures recently issued by the World Bank have shed light on the economic outlook for El Salvador over the medium term.
Costa Rica Poised to Become R&D Investment Hub, Says ECLAC, but Education Reform Is Crucial
Experts analyze the changes the that Costa Rica needs to become an R&D Investment Hub. The next stage in attracting investment to Costa Rica is not decided solely in boardrooms or through financial studies—it must also pass through the classroom.
The Free Trade Zone Regime in El Salvador: A Gateway to Investment and Industrial Growth
El Salvador, a Central American nation increasingly positioning itself as a strategic investment destination, currently boasts over 150 companies operating under a robust and evolving free trade zone framework. These zones offer tax incentives, streamlined regulatory conditions, and favorable logistics for manufacturing and export-oriented businesses.
Costa Rica tops Latin America in per capita modern services exports
Costa Rica stands alone in Latin America as one of the most dynamic and responsive nations in the export of modern services. In a new report released by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), it is revealed that in 2023, Costa Rica recorded the highest per capita exports of modern services in Latin America
Solar and Wind Energy Have Growth Potential in El Salvador
As countries around the world shift towards renewable energy sources, El Salvador is gradually increasing its solar and wind energy capacity. While the progress is commendable, particularly in solar, there is still ample room for further development and investment in the country.
Costa Rica Trade and Investment Summit 2025 to welcome over 400 Buyers and Investors
The Costa Rica Trade and Investment Summit 2025, to be held September 1–5, 2025, in Costa Rica, is set to welcome over 400 buyers and investors from over 45 countries. The visitors will meet with over 1,000 Costa Rican exporters, local suppliers, and multinational companies in what has been described as “the most important international trade and investment event the country has organized to date.”
The New Salvadoran Business: Professionalization, Technology, and Sustainability
El Salvador finds itself at a unique juncture in its economic development. A young, highly skilled population, a government actively supporting investment and modernization, and a reshaping global economy seeking new and reliable partners.
Key Week for Fast-Tracking the 4-3 Work Shifts in Costa Rica: A Turning Point for Employment and Competitiveness
The nation’s lawmakers will consider this week whether to enact pivotal changes to the labor code by approving 4-3 work shifts in Costa Rica after reviewing a proposal designed to modernize national labor standards to meet global industry requirements and operational needs in critical economic sectors. The Exceptional Work Shifts Bill known as the 4-3 Shifts Initiative faces mixed reactions from both supporters and critics.
Over $3 Billion in Private Investment Drives Development in San Salvador
Decisive institutional reforms and a significant influx of private investment are profoundly transforming the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador. Within a single year, the Office of Planning for the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador (OPAMSS) unlocked more than $3 billion of private capital, which triggered economic development alongside job creation and infrastructure advancement.
A discussion on the TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index with Adrian Owen
Welcome to the most recent episode of the Central American Group podcast. In these recordings, we speak with individuals who have expertise in Central America and, often, the Latin American region as a whole. Today, we have with us Adrian Owen. Adrian is affiliated with the TMF Group, which publishes the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) annually.
