HUGE Business and Investment Council

10/08/2026

El Salvador’s exports continue to show momentum.

Between January and August 2026, Salvadoran goods exports reached $4.53 billion, representing 3.2% growth compared with the same period last year. Maquila exports also grew 3.7%, reaching $617.9 million.

These figures point to an important opportunity: strengthening the productive capacity, infrastructure, logistics, workforce and regional connections that can help Central American companies compete in global markets.

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Las exportaciones de bienes acumularon un crecimiento de 3.2 % los primeros ocho meses del año acumulando $4,529 millones, pese a que en agosto cayeron 6 % en valor y 24.1 % en volumen frente al mismo mes de 2025.

10/07/2026

Reliable energy is essential to Honduras’ competitiveness and growth.

CAF has approved up to US$177 million to support the construction of the El Sitio–Zamorano II–Terrero Blanco transmission line, a major investment that will modernize Honduras’ electrical infrastructure and directly benefit approximately 865,000 people.

The project includes approximately 150 kilometers of 230 kV transmission lines, two new substations, and upgrades to existing infrastructure, strengthening the country’s ability to transmit and exchange electricity.

For Honduras, stronger transmission infrastructure is more than an energy investment. Reliable and resilient power is a foundation for industrial competitiveness, investment, job creation, and economic growth.

At HUGE, we believe strengthening Honduras’ energy infrastructure is essential to unlocking the country’s potential as a competitive destination for investment and as part of a more integrated Northern Triangle economic platform.

Read the full announcement here: https://hubs.la/Q04y-pk60

10/05/2026

In a recent conversation with Prensa Libre, Diego Herrera, CEO of Grupo Pantaleón and HUGE Founder, highlighted the need to strengthen Guatemala’s infrastructure, logistics, and workforce to compete for the next wave of investment.

Through Synergy Industrial Park in Escuintla, Grupo Pantaleón is developing an integrated platform that provides companies with the infrastructure, services, workforce, and logistics they need to establish operations and connect to export markets.

As Diego emphasizes, the opportunity is significant—but capturing it requires getting the fundamentals right. His vision reflects a central part of HUGE’s work: connecting investment opportunities with the infrastructure, regional integration, and ex*****on needed to turn them into productive capacity and jobs.

Guatemala—and the Northern Triangle—has an opportunity to play a larger role in global supply chains. The next step is building the platform to compete.

Watch the full interview here:

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Diego Herrera ve en el nearshoring una oportunidad para atraer inversión al país, pero remarca enfocarse en la infraestructura, logística y capacitación para competir.

10/02/2026

A major investment in the Americas’ aviation aftermarket is taking shape.

AAR CORP. has announced an agreement to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings, in a transaction that will expand AAR’s aviation aftermarket platform and create what the company expects to be the world’s largest heavy maintenance MRO provider, servicing nearly 3,000 aircraft annually.

MRO Holdings has approximately 10,000 professionals and 115 lines of airframe maintenance capacity, with facilities across El Salvador, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States. Approximately 90% of its revenue comes from U.S. customers.

For the Northern Triangle, this is an important example of how specialized capabilities, skilled talent, and strategic connectivity can attract global investment and integrate the region into high-value international supply chains. The transaction also highlights the potential of El Salvador and the broader Northern Triangle as a platform for aviation services and other advanced industries serving the U.S. market.

At HUGE, we believe these are the kinds of opportunities that can help move the region from potential to productive investment, stronger capabilities, and quality jobs.

Read the full announcement here:
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WOOD DALE, Illinois — AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) (the “Company” or “AAR”), a leading Parts, Repair, and Software platform in the aviation aftermarket, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings at an implied enterprise value ...

09/30/2026

What makes someone choose to keep investing, taking risks, and building for the future in El Salvador?

In this conversation, Grupo Aristos CEO and HUGE Founder Edwin Escobar reflects on investment, vision, and the opportunities emerging from the country’s current economic moment.

His perspective highlights what it means to believe in a market, recognize opportunity, and make the decision to build for the future.

Watch the conversation here: https://hubs.la/Q04ygw7Y0

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¿Qué hace que alguien decida seguir construyendo en El Salvador?E...

09/28/2026

What happens when local financial strength connects with global capital?

The World Bank Group mobilized a record $112 billion in private capital in FY2026, underscoring the growing role of development finance in unlocking investment in emerging markets.

Banco Industrial, a HUGE Founder, was part of a transaction that included a $100 million loan and a bond that attracted more than 190 global investors and was 3.6 times oversubscribed.

The significance extends beyond a single transaction. It shows how local financial institutions can connect businesses in the region with international pools of capital; for the Northern Triangle, expanding these connections is increasingly important.

Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q04y3YJX0

The World Bank on Thursday said it attracted $112 billion in private capital in the year ended June versus $69 billion a year earlier, and more than triple the amount ​in fiscal 2022 before former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga became president.

09/24/2026

A recent analysis from 3PL Center highlights the acceleration of nearshoring to Mexico in 2026, driven by tariff uncertainty, the USMCA review, supply-chain resilience, and the need to bring production closer to U.S. markets. Mexico attracted a record $40.87 billion in FDI in 2025, according to the article.

But the broader question for companies is: How can North America build a more diversified, resilient, and competitive regional supply chain?

The Northern Triangle of Central America—Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras—has an important role to play. Its proximity to the U.S., established manufacturing base, trade connectivity, available workforce, and potential for further investment in energy, infrastructure and logistics create opportunities to complement existing nearshoring destinations.

Nearshoring is not simply about moving production closer to the U.S. It is about building stronger regional supply chains—and the Northern Triangle can be part of that equation.

Read the full article: “Nearshoring to Mexico is Accelerating in 2026” (https://hubs.la/Q04xHMKP0)

Nearshoring to Mexico continues to grow in 2026 as brands respond to tariff volatility and long ocean transit times.

09/22/2026

New York is bringing the Northern Triangle’s economic opportunity into a global conversation.

As Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador engage with governments, investors, financial institutions and business leaders during the 81st United Nations General Assembly, a common opportunity is coming into focus: strengthening the region’s position as a more connected, competitive and trusted economic partner for the United States.

President Nasry Asfura’s participation in the 2026 Concordia Annual Summit and investor engagements in New York have highlighted issues including investment, trade, security, migration and the U.S.–Honduras relationship.

HUGE is also present in New York. Dr. Juan José Daboub will participate in meetings with business leaders, investors and regional stakeholders, contributing to conversations around investment, economic integration and opportunities across the Northern Triangle.

At the same time, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador continue advancing regional initiatives around sustainable infrastructure, productive value chains, connectivity, employment and climate resilience. The Trifinio region is one example of how cooperation can translate shared priorities into concrete opportunities.

The opportunity goes beyond individual countries.
Three countries.
Complementary strengths.
One connected economic opportunity.

Read our blog post: https://hubs.la/Q04y3LMZ0

Read about President Nasry Asfura's Concordia Summit participation: (https://hubs.la/Q04y3LJW0)

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As Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador engage with global leaders, investors and institutions during the 81st United Nations General Assembly, a shared opportunity is emerging: position the Northern Triangle as a more connected, competitive and trusted economic partner for the United States. The ann...

09/21/2026

Congratulations to DFC and Financiera MiCrédito Honduras on this important $10 million investment to support Honduran micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.

This investment is a strong example of how U.S.–Honduras economic partnerships can expand opportunities for local businesses while strengthening trade, supply chains, and shared prosperity across our region.

With at least 50% of the financing supporting U.S.–Honduran trade, this initiative will help open markets for U.S. agricultural inputs and manufactured goods while supporting the growth of Honduran businesses.

Stronger businesses. Stronger supply chains. Stronger U.S.–Honduras partnership.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q04x5X-20

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) yesterday announced project approval for a $10 million loan to Financiera MiCrédito Honduras, S.A., a majority U.S.-owned financial institution in Honduras, to support on-lending to eligible micro, small, and medium-s...

09/17/2026

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