El Salvador to Modernize Statistical System with IDB Support

December 17, 2021 El Salvador will modernize its statistical system and increase the use of statistical information in public and private decision-making with support from a $44 million loan approved by…

US VP Harris Announces Private Investments in Central America

December 14, 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday announced $1.2 billion in commitments from international businesses to support the economies and social infrastructure of Central American nations, as she…

Policymakers are missing the potential of the multi-billion dollar Seaplant industry in Caribbean.

By: Staff Writer December 7, 2021 An entrepreneur said that there is an opportunity to diversify from tourism into the multi-billion dollar mariculture but policymakers need to take advantage of…

Belizean-based turmeric producer Naledo signs European distribution deal

December 7, 2021 Fresh turmeric paste from Belize will soon be available on shop shelves in Europe after Caribbean company Naledo signed a deal with Swiss-based distributor Sparkling Revolutions SA.…

Successful New Bladex Bond Issue In The Mexican Capital Markets

November 30, 2021 Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (“Bladex” or the “Bank”), announces its sixth issuance of “Certificados Bursátiles” (“Cebures”) for the amount of MXN 3 billion (three billion…

IDB approves $150m loan to promote gender equality in Panama

November 26, 2021 The approval is the second in a series of two operations under the Programmatic Policy Reform Support Loan. This series seeks to reduce gender inequality in Panama, implement policies…

IDB Invest Reignites Growth in Central America, Dominican Republic, Colombia Through New Fund

November 26, 2021 IDB Invest has invested $10 million in CASEIF IV L.P. (CASEIF IV), a new mezzanine debt and private equity fund managed by LAFISE Investment Management Ltd. (LIM)…

A Belizian IT company is “mad busy” during COVID-19

By: Staff Writer November 19, 2021 A Belizian based IT professional has turned the COVID-19 downturn into an upturn for himself as things were “mad busy” for him over the…

Electricity Demand in Central America on the Rise; Hydrology Supports Generation

November 5, 2021 Electricity consumption in Central America experienced a significant increase in the first half of 2021 (1H21), while economic activity continues to recover, according to the special report…

El Salvador Increase Resilience to Natural Disasters and Health Emergencies with the IDB

October 15, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $400 million contingent loan for a program to help offset the possible impact of natural disasters and health emergencies…

IDB Invest Signed Financing Deal for Colombia’s Puerto Antioquia

October 12, 2021 With the recent closing of financing for the construction of a port project in Urabá, IDB Invest contributes to strengthening the infrastructure and foreign trade of Colombia.…

First Ever Nespresso Coffee Sourced from Honduras

October 12, 2021 Nestle Nespresso SA CEO Guillaume Le Cunff Announces First Ever Nespresso Coffee Sourced from Honduras with Partnership for Central America Executive Director Jonathan Fantini Porter in Support…