On October 16th in Washington DC,  the HUGE Business & Investment Council  held it´s 3rd Annual Meeting, celebrating another year of achievements in driving investment and job creation across the Northern Triangle of Central America.

The event showcased the year’s accomplishments and an exchange of ideas for advancing regional progress in 2025. Insightful panel discussions covered topics including economic growth, infrastructure, workforce development, and technology, sparking valuable proposals for the region’s future.

Leading government officials from the Northern Triangle, presented the avenues for investment opportunities in their respective countries and called on investors to take advantage of the region’s competitiveness.

New investments were announced, and best practices for integrating sustainability into business operations were highlighted as part of HUGE’s commitment to fostering private-sector efforts for economic progress through partnerships between industries in the Northern Triangle and the United States.

The year 2024 marked significant progress for our Founders’ investment projects. From the launch of a new engineering university and a world-class data center to key investments in clean energy, HUGE Founders have had an impactful year. View the video by clicking play.

In 2024, ThinkHUGE made sustainability its cornerstone. Our Founders have weaved sustainability into the fabric of their business operations. Click play to watch a few of the many sustainability efforts that have been made throughout the year.

´América en el Centro’ is a significant initiative from the IDB that confirms the bank’s commitment to the region, particularly the Northern Triangle. Our President, Juan José Daboub was present at the recent launch of the regional program showing his support for the joint efforts between the IDB and ThinkHUGE. Read about the program at the link.

FOUNDER NEWS: Aristos Announces the Construction of Aircity

We congratulate Edwin Escobar, CEO of Aristos Inmobiliaria on their announcement of the construction of Aircity, El Salvador’s first airport free trade zone, an investment that will help boost economic activity, attract foreign investment, and create jobs in El Salvador. To learn more read this article

We congratulate one of our Founders, Grupo Financiero Ficohsa for their sustainability efforts in education through their Foundation. The Alliance for Education, formed by the Honduran Department of Education, USAID, and Fundación Ficohsa, recently remodeled twenty five schools to provide quality education to thousands of children in Honduras, benefiting over 10,600 students with improved, supportive learning spaces. Click here to learn more.

Congratulations to Banco Cuscatlán on receiving the Best Bank in Salvador Award by Global Finance for the 6th year in a row, and for your commitment to the growth and development of El Salvador and the region. Click Play to watch the video.

Recently, our Sponsor Kroll, wrote an article that provides insights into developing effective anti-corruption strategies and programs, drawing from lessons learned in various corruption investigations and bribery cases in both local and transnational contexts, particularly in Central America. Read the full article here.

Other News

World Bank Group: “Three facts about the future of work in Central America and the Dominican Republic”

El Mundo: “EEUU y cbc invertirán $6.4 millones para impulsar el crecimiento de tiendas salvadoreñas”

Yahoo Finance: “ibex Expands Call Center Operations in Honduras, Creating 250 New Jobs in the Region”

Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center of Atlantic Council: “Accelerating business confidence in northern Central America. Roadmaps for Honduras and Guatemala”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: “As apparel makers move work from China to Central America, jobs could dent migration crisis”

La Prensa Gráfica: “Centroamérica avanza en la implementación de la tecnología 5G”

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