Guatemala

The financial exchanges in Panama, Costa Rica and El Salvador announced in September that they will launch a joint bourse within the next two years. BMI View: Although the details... 2006-09-27

BMI View: Fuel consumption rose almost 5% in H106 compared to H105, despite a price rise of between 17% and 18% for gasoline at the petrol pumps in the first six months of the year.... 2006-09-11

An unprecedented consensus among politicians has paved the way for a project to develop the countryside and modernize the education system over the next 15 years. The agreement forms... 2006-09-11

BMI View: The changes proposed by a commission on mining rights should allow the continuation of foreign investment in an area that still has export earning potential for Guatemala.

BMI View: The changes proposed by a commission on mining rights should allow the continuation of foreign investment in an area that still has export earning potential for Guatemala.

Year-on-year inflation remained at 7.6% at the end of June, for the second consecutive month. That compares with 8.8% y-o-y inflation in June 2005 and year-end inflation of 8.6%.... 2006-08-21

The ratings agency Moody's has raised its outlook on Guatemala's foreign currency bonds, from stable to positive, a move that will please both investors in the Central American country... 2006-08-14

Year-on-year inflation remained at 7.6% at the end of June, for the second consecutive month. That compares with 8.8% y-o-y inflation in June 2005 and year-end inflation of 8.6%.... 2006-08-11

The White House announced at the end of June that from July 1 Guatemala would join Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras as part of DR-CAFTA. The Dominican Republic and Costa Rica remain... 2006-07-17

The trade balance widened to US$1.83bn by the end of the fourth month, compared with a deficit of US$1.35bn between January and March 2006. Net reserves maintained stable at US$3.99bn... 2006-07-14