Construction sector had a 4.8% decrease in first quarter 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasThe President of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), Douglas Rodriguez, informed in an interview that the construction sector has been affected, having a decrease of 4.8% in the first quarter of 2022.
Agriculture, as part of the solution to climate change, must be a protagonist at COP 27: IICA
Written by Evelyn AlasFood security is at the top of the agenda and, because of its link to environmental issues and the role of agriculture as part of the solution to global challenges, it must occupy a prominent place at the next United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27), to be held in Egypt in november.
El Salvador received 521 thousand visitors in the first quarter of 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to industry specialist firm Forward Keys, El Salvador was the most visited destination in Latin America during the first quarter of 2022. This is measured by flights: both bookings and those that have already been made.
Central America: In search of resilient growth and social cohesion after shocks
Written by Evelyn AlasCentral America is no stranger to major shocks. The region was once one of the most volatile in the world, the scene of civil and political upheaval. More recently it has been hit not only by natural disasters but also by the COVID-19 pandemic. After each shock, the region has managed to recover and look for new possibilities.
MAG projects a 25% increase in productivity per block of corn sown
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), said that the application of the seed treater and foliar fertilizer will guarantee that around 600,000 small corn producers will have a very good harvest during the 2022-2023 productive cycle.
Crecer presented the results of the study of financial health habits of salvadorans
Written by Evelyn AlasThe pandemic has modified people's habits, changing the way many manage their finances, according to the study “Hábitos de salud financiera de los salvadoreños” conducted by Crecer, which investigates the behavior that people have with their money in the last year.
Financial inclusion grew during pandemic in Latin American countries
Written by Evelyn AlasFinancial inclusion received a boost during the Covid-19 pandemic, considering that social distancing and quarantines were the main tools used by governments around the world to mitigate the impact of the virus during the worst moments of the pandemic.
From january to may 2022 the number of companies exporting merchandise increased
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), the number of companies that have placed their products in international markets has increased, compared to last year.