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CEL closes diploma course on Geothermal Energy
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa (CEL), informed that the IV Edition of the Diploma on Geothermal Energy for Latin America 2022, organized by our subsidiary company La GEO together with the Government of Iceland, has ended.
Finance Commission in favor of incorporating funds to the Tribunal Supremo Electoral´s budget
Written by Evelyn Alas
Committed to guarantee the proper functioning of the institutions, the deputies of the Treasury Commission issued a favorable opinion to reform the 2022 Budget Law and incorporate US$2,448,556 for the strengthening of the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE).
Central American farmers to obtain insurance for crop damages
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to Bloomberg magazine, close to 2 million small farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras who operate without insurance despite the increased frequency of hurricanes in recent months, will receive support from international institutions such as the World Bank.
Urban sector with strong 22% increase in price of basic food basket to september 2022
Written by Evelyn Alas
According to the recent study "3rd Country Situation Report 2022" by Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG), there is a strong increase in the price of the basic food basket, especially in rural areas.
Economy Commission in favor of making companies liable to consumers for defective products
Written by Evelyn Alas
Deputies of the Economy Commission ruled in favor of the initiative to reform the Consumer Protection Law, in order to continue protecting the rights of buyers of goods and services.
El Salvador begins process to sign Free Trade Agreement with China
Written by Evelyn Alas
The President of the Republic, Nayib Bukele announced in a press conference that El Salvador has begun talks to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China, the second largest economy in the world.
Largest agricultural business roundtable in the country will be held at El Cafetalón
Written by Evelyn Alas
As part of these supports, next saturday will be held the largest business conference for the agricultural sector, which will take place in the recreational park El Cafetalón, in Santa Tecla. This activity is organized by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG).
El Salvador's economy is slowing down according to UFG study
Written by Evelyn Alas
In the third Country Situation Report 2022, prepared by Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG), El Salvador's nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is decelerating due to several factors derived from inflation.
CEL presents geothermal expansion projects to the world
Written by Evelyn Alas
The President of the Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa (CEL), Daniel Alvarez, participated in the 9th Geothermal Congress for Latin America and the Caribbean (GEOLAC), which began today in Mexico City and where all geothermal countries in the region participate, including key entities such as the World Bank and the International Geothermal Association (IGA).