The rise in external demand led to a 20,9% economic increase - this acceleration has marked 2021 as a significant year for the country, helping the Ministry of Economy set new goals and have more possible investment opportunities for 2022

The Supreme Electoral Tribunal excluded the possibility to use electronic vote for Guatemalans living in the USA due to the difficulties in identifying the voters remotely and the dispersion of the citizens on USA territory

Guatemalan Taxi Drivers Association APTG confirmed that a caravan is planned for today to protest the high price of fuel; as the call to action is open to taxis, ride-hailing services, motorcycle taxis, and private vehicles, blockades are expected

A 10% drop in homicides and a 38% decline in extortion cases has been recorded in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to official statistics presented by President Arévalo

A legal action is asking the Constitutional Court to legitimize same-sex marriage by declaring unconstitutional part of Article 78 of the Civil Code, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman; it is the first such attempt in Guatemala’s history