AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLogistics & Trade: Crowley says it will launch a weekly container service from Port Houston to Santo Tomás de Castilla (Guatemala) and Puerto Cortés (Honduras), with dry and refrigerated capacity aimed at fresh produce and time-sensitive cargo, first sailing Sept. 10. Visa Policy: The U.S. State Department is testing a $750 fast-track fee for certain B-1/B-2 tourist/business visa applicants at select posts, including Embassy Guatemala City, with expedited interviews but no visa guarantee. Construction Materials: El Salvador’s cement imports hit a 30-year high, with China emerging as the top supplier as building activity accelerates across the country. Agribusiness: UK data shows Guatemala banana prices rose 5% week-over-week, while most other origins stayed stable. Food & Retail Cross-Border: Belize reported nearly 1,760 shoppers crossing into Melchor de Mencos, Guatemala during its first GST-free back-to-school day, underscoring the region’s school-supplies trade pull. Cybersecurity: A regional ranking places Guatemala at 39% cyber resilience, behind Costa Rica (53%) and the Dominican Republic (54%), highlighting ongoing investment needs.
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