In recent years, the importance of sustainable and responsible practices within industries has gained global relevance, and Guatemala is no exception. One company that has stood out in this area is Trecsa, which has become a benchmark for sustainable development in the country. Its approach not only aligns with global environmental needs, but also has […]

In today’s era, the digital economy not only transforms traditional markets and industries, but also redefines the way companies connect with their customers. The digitalization of the economy has accelerated the adoption of new technologies and marketing strategies, where understanding and analyzing data become fundamental pillars for success. One of the most critical aspects of […]

The issue of cryptocurrencies is more common in the context of world economies, in recent times, El Salvador adopted one of them as a form of payment in its national territory, which brought comments of support, but there were also not very favorable opinions, especially for the effect that this could have for the economy […]

At a global level, the ESG management model is gaining relevance due to the efforts of companies to comply with environmental, social and governance aspects, or offer an opportunity for companies to rethink their strategies and objectives. Although it is widely recognized at the economic and business level, many experts consider that there is no […]

In today’s reading we will talk about third party risk, something that every company is exposed to, due to the relationship it may have with partners, suppliers, investors or contractors, to name a few. Unfortunately, any relationship with third parties involves a risk factor, so it is important to be able to mitigate them in […]

As we could see in our previous reading, compliance has to do with procedures to avoid non-compliance, irregularities and infractions within organizations and implies complying with legal and regulatory requirements, in order to have a responsible company. The application of compliance in companies goes hand in hand with transparency in operations and good practices, in […]

The concept of Regulatory Compliance is aimed at ensuring that companies develop in an environment of respect for the regulations and internal procedures established in a company, but it has also proven to be extremely useful in public administration, in relation to integrity and transparency. Although the term Compliance may seem new, the reality is […]

To make the transition to a sustainable economy in countries such as Guatemala, the correct channeling of resources to projects that are sustainable and profitable is needed. These investments will be essential to promote and strengthen sectors or companies that focus exclusively on this transition. In this sense, the creation of green bonds by the […]

A little over a year ago, Corporación Multi Inversiones -CMI- announced the placement of US$1 billion in green bonds and a syndicated loan. This placement is the largest in Central America and the Caribbean by a 100% renewable energy company. In this way CMI Energía made its debut in international markets. CMI Energía is a […]

If fiscal privileges were eliminated in Guatemala, at least one year’s budget could be financed. According to reports from the Superintendence of Tax Administration, SAT has not collected these taxes for 9 years, which amounts to 123,204 million Quetzals, which could cover a year’s budget. These preferential treatments consist of exemptions, deductions, credits, reduced rates […]