H1 economic activity in GUATEMALA has shifted into recovery mode, rebounding from its severe slowdown in 2009, driven by merchandise exports and official capital inflows. As a result,

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This month we present our 2010-2011 economic outlook for Costa Rica. We’ll make similar presentations for Guatemala in August, and El Salvador in September. The outlook for growth ...

The new European Union-Central America Association Agreement finally signed in Spain on May 19th opens interesting opportunities for Central America. Trade creation over the medium-term ...

The currency market in COSTA RICA has been volatile in recent weeks. The appreciating trend of the colon intensified in March, nearly touching the floor of the exchange band. A reversal ...

We characterize El Salvador’s economy for 2010 as one of slow economic recuperation, with severe limitations for more aggressive public policies to stimulate spending and economic ...

This report will focus on the short-term economic outlook for Guatemala. The economy of Guatemala proved more resilient than most other Central American economies that had to deal ...

The short-term economic forecast for Costa Rica begins with good news: 2010 forecasts for the health of industrialized economies are better now than they were six months ago. The same ...

A Look at the Results of the February 7th Presidential Election: Laura Chinchilla of the National Liberation Party won the February 7th presidential election by a wide margin, coming ...

The COSTA RICAN economy is rebounding nicely, recovering faster than the economies of most other Central American countries. The Central Bank has a good opportunity to break three ...

Economic activity in EL SALVADOR isn’t rebounding -- but at least it’s stopped shrinking. Recovery depends critically upon external sources, since this economy is one of Central America’s ...

GUATEMALA’s economic activity is still in positive territory, recovering moderately since Q2. This is despite the severe contraction of foreign trade and other FX inflows. Modest growth ...

COSTA RICA’s economy continues to recover gradually, though with more volatility than we expected. New figures for the Index of Economic Activity confirm that manufacturing is responsible ...

Short-term indicators confirm that EL SALVADOR’s economic structure makes it more vulnerable than other Central American countries to external shock. Growth plunged some 8% y/y by ...