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We are delighted to extend an invitation for you to read a brief note by the President of ThinkHUGE, Dr. Juan José Daboub, which captures the essence of our achievements throughout 2023, while also outlining our ambitious goals for the upcoming year. It is with great anticipation and excitement that we look forward to sharing our continued progress, updates, and the latest news with you in 2024. Wishing you a joyous and prosperous year ahead!

Letter from our President

Featured News

The HUGE Business and Investment Council, recently reaffirmed its commitment to massive job creation and the promotion of sustainable development throughout the Northern Triangle region of Central America.

 

During HUGE’s panel at the Foro Latinoamericano de Inversion de Impacto – or Latin American Impact Investment Forum in Honduras, business leaders from across the region provided examples of how their significant investments are contributing to the improvement of people’s lives and livelihoods. Four HUGE Founders discussed a wide variety of investment projects and initiatives to generate social transformation in the Northern Triangle of Central America.

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Founders and Sponsors of the HUGE Business & Investment Council, alongside energy experts from the private and public sectors of the United States, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, have recently explored strategies for harnessing a variety of energy options throughout the region, with a particular focus on natural gas, CNG, and LNG. They have also discussed the importance of investing in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and pump storage, and improving energy integration and regional transportation efforts. Energy is essential for economic growth, manufacturing, nearshoring, and job creation. It is also crucial for the creation of the “American Dream at home” in the Northern Triangle.

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The formal entry of El Salvador to the Customs Union with Honduras and Guatemala marks a historic step forward for regional integration and economic development among the countries of Northern Central America. The event was announced on December 6 at a ceremony at the newly opened El Amatillo Integrated Border Post (IBP) in El Salvador. This landmark initiative promises to significantly enhance regional trade, attract new investments and nearshoring opportunities. It officially commenced operations on December 7, 2023, and is poised to streamline the flow of goods and people between El Salvador, Honduras, and other regional countries.

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We are thrilled to congratulate GRUPO ELCATEX and our Founder Jesus Canahuati who have been honored with the prestigious 2023 Corporate Citizen of the Americas Award!

 

This recognition is granted annually by The Trust for the Americas and the Organization of American States to private sector companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to corporate responsibility, promoting values of wealth creation, inclusion, and sustainable development in the Americas.

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Upcoming Events

January 30, 2024: Virtual CSIS/HUGE Roundtable on Workforce Development

April 2024: Conference on Social Transformation Impact of Private Investments

June 2024: Infrastructure Investment Conference

September 2024: Conference on Nearshoring and Free Zone Industrial Parks

October 15-16, 2024: ThinkHUGE Annual Meeting

 

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Other News and Events

"U.S. Commerce Department Announces $200 Billion Milestone in Foreign Direct Investment"

"Grupo Financiero Ficohsa firma acuerdo para adquisición de Asesuisa en El Salvador"

"Kaine to Lead Bicameral Congressional Delegation Visits to Guatemala and Honduras..."

George W. Bush Center: "The root causes of Central American migration: toward a holistic approach"

Forbes Centroamérica: "Honduras tiene las mejores finanzas sostenibles de la región: IFS"

Revista Summa: "Honduras: Puerto Cortés, una alternativa para movilizar carga import/export vía el Atlántico"

Forbes Centroamérica: "María Luisa Hayem: El Salvador está avanzando para ser un hub tecnológico"

Supply Chain Dive: "6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting"

Revista E&N: "En primera persona: Las batallas de Luis Miguel Castillo, el transformador de Grupo Mariposa"

Supply Chain Dive: "White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council"

NPR: "Biden has big plans for semiconductors. But there's a big hole: not enough workers"

Mondaq: "American Manufacturers Sharpen Their Focus On Supply Chain Efficiency"

CSIS: "The Outcompete World: Revisiting U.S. Economic Priorities for Competition..."

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: "Unlocking Latin America's Nearshoring Potential..."

Supply Chain Dive: "Nearshoring apparel: Inside DXL’s pivot to Central America"

Revista E&N: "Fitch: el nearshoring es una gran oportunidad para Centroamérica"

FIU: "Latin America and the Caribbean 2024 Outlook"

Latin Lawyer: "El Salvador’s Unicomer obtains US$385 million financing"

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