BLP is honored at the 2023 Who’s Who Legal Awards: Costa Rica – Country Firm of the Year
In a triumphant victory, BLP has been named "Costa Rica - Country Firm of the Year" at the 2023 Who's Who Legal Awards. The prestigious Awards, presented on November 9, celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of law firms, lawyers, consulting firms, ...
New requirements and procedures for the classification, registration, import, labeling, advertising, and surveillance of biomedical equipment and material
On September 9, 2023, the new RTCR 505: 2022: BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL. CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, IMPORT, LABELING, ADVERTISING, SURVEILLANCE, AND CONTROL came into effect, establishing requirements and procedures for the classification, registration, import, labeling, advertising, and surveillance of biomedical equipment ...
Extension of the time of entry visa for tourist group 1
The General Directorate of Immigration and Foreign Affairs decrees* that visitors from the 60 countries corresponding to group 1 of tourist visas for entry to Costa Rica may have their stay time extended from 90 calendar days to 180 calendar ...
BLP advised CMI on the acquisition of Corporación AUG in Costa Rica
BLP has played a fundamental role in the acquisition of Corporación AUG by CMI in Costa Rica. This sweeping transaction involved a series of critical stages and a diverse group of sellers, marking a significant milestone for CMI in the ...
Regulatory harmonization: The pending solution for garbage disposal in Guatemala
In Guatemala, the complexity of waste management is not only restricted to logistical aspects or citizen awareness; the root of the challenge lies primarily in the country's legal infrastructure. The absence of unified regulations for waste treatment and disposal has ...
Temporary suspension of SICOP from october 19 to 22, 2023
Please be informed that SICOP will be suspended on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. During the suspension period, users will not have access to the platform, precluding them from paying invoices, ...
The Challenge of Port Investment in Guatemala: The Need for Legal Certainty
The port infrastructure of a country is undoubtedly one of the pillars that sustains and enhances its economy. In this context, Guatemala, with its strategic geographical position, has extensive potential to consolidate itself as an important international trade center.
However, ...
