30 January, 2025 - García & Bodán

Minimum wage in Guatemala 2025: Increase and new guidelines

On January 1, 2025, the new minimum wage in Guatemala came into effect, according to Government Agreement No. 264-2024 issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. This adjustment aims to improve labor conditions in the agricultural, non-agricultural, and maquila sectors. The minimum wage fo...

Progress in the energy sector in Honduras

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently visited Honduras to evaluate the state of the country’s energy sector. During the visit, they focused on reviewing tariff schedules and the bidding process for 1,500 MW, key elements aimed at improving energy infrastructure and t...

3,700 MW of renewable potential identified for Guatemala between 2024 and 2040

The Guatemalan Association of Renewable Energies (AGER) has identified an impressive renewable capacity potential of 3,700 MW that could be incorporated into Guatemala’s electricity grid between 2024 and 2040. To achieve the integration of this new capacity, AGER highlights the key challenges...

Benefits and requirements for planning a tourism project in Nicaragua

On November 23, 2024, the Regulation of Law No. 1211, “Tourism Development Incentives Law,” came into effect with the goal of promoting investment in the tourism sector in Nicaragua. This regulation outlines the detailed rules for accessing fiscal benefits, describes the obligations of ...

New health regulation for food and beverages in Honduras

The Regulation for the Health Control of Food and Beverages, issued by the Health Regulatory Agency (ARSA), came into effect on August 13, 2024. This health regulation for food and beverages includes all activities related to the preparation, handling, manufacturing, packaging, sale, storage, dist...