The signing of the peace accords in December 1996, which ended 36 years of civil war, removed a major obstacle to foreign investment. In 1998, Hurricane Mitch caused relatively little damage to Guatemala compared to its neighbors. Remaining challenges include beefing up government revenues, negotiating further assistance from international donors, and increasing the efficiency and openness of both government and private financial operations. Growth should remain at the same level in 2000 provided world agricultural prices do not plunge. Currently 1 apparel factory.
Company pays medical coverage required by law, social security.
Factory also has a full time nurse available and a female doctor three times per week. Buses inside factory truck yard ready for worker s ride home.