News Guatemala: In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and ...
Guatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Biosphere Reserve became Central America's largest tropical forest through sustainable forestry and community management. Today, Guatemala's forest conservation model protects wildlife, supports certified mahogany harvesting, and inspires global climate action. More than 35 years later, the Petén success story remains one of the world's strongest examples of balancing biodiversity, local livelihoods, and long-term forest restoration.
News Guatemala: 12 Best Places to Retire in Guatemala
In this article, we will look at the 12 best places to retire in Guatemala. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retirement in Guatemala, you may jump to the 5 Best Places to Retire in Guatemala. Economy of Guatemala Guatemala is one of the most populous countries in Central America. Located south […]
News Guatemala: Defending the people, and Lake Izabal
Eloyda Mejia, coordinadora de la Asociacion Amigos del Lago Izabal (ASALI), relata sobre la singularidad del Lago Izabal y las potencialidades para el desarrollo sostenible de la region. Lake Izabal ...
News Guatemala: Izabal, Guatemala
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News Guatemala: The Little Market Partners With Zacapa Rum To Showcase Guatemalan Made Artistry
Long before the Spanish arrived, the ancient Mayans, in what we now know as Guatemala, began the country’s strong legacy of colorful art and design, the rich land and ritual of everyday life serving ...
News Guatemala: A Bitcoin Beginner’s Travel Guide To Guatemala
An important part of life for many bitcoin Bitcoin enthusiasts is exploring the different options available to remain free and sovereign while living in economies that are friendly to their lifestyle.
News Guatemala: Allied Global Expands in Guatemala, Generates 2,000 New Jobs
U.S. BPO provider Allied Global is undergoing a major expansion in Guatemala with the launch of a new delivery center that will employ about 2,000 call center agents. The Overland Park, KS-based outsourcing firm says it plans to generate more than 4,500 jobs in the Central American country by the end of this year. The new
News Guatemala: Volcanic Soils And High Altitudes Shape Guatemala’s Zacapa Rum
With a chemist’s mindset and a passionate palate, Master Blender Lorena Vásquez crafts Zacapa’s distinctive rums from Guatemala that are aged ‘Above The Clouds.’ Former Contributor. Forbes ...
News Guatemala: Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook on Guatemala’s Insurance Industry
MEXICO CITY, July 10, 2026--AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Guatemala’s insurance industry, citing market expansion supported by economic growth and controlled inflation.
News Guatemala: Planting roots at home: Creating new opportunities for youth in agriculture
In the rural Western Highlands of Guatemala, quality of life depends on a good harvest. Julio, 22, has been living at the mercy of the coffee industry his whole life — carrying the weight of his ...
News Guatemala: In Guatemala, Indigenous women build climate resilience with old and new farming methods
Ancestral knowledge combined with climate-smart techniques is boosting food security and increasing family incomes in the Lake Atitlán region Ancestral knowledge combined with climate-smart techniques are boosting food security and increasing family incomes
News Guatemala: Denmark-Based Company Builds 9.0 Earthquake-Resistant 3D Printed Home In Guatemala
A Denmark-based 3D printing company has pioneered Guatemala's first 3D-printed, earthquake-resistant house. The structure, which is 527 square feet, was built to withstand earthquakes up to 9.0 in ...
News Guatemala: Guatemala’s Former Finance Minister Admits to Money Laundering
Guatemala’s former Finance Minister Acisclo Valladares Urruela confessed to paying bribes to fellow lawmakers as part of a plot designed to help telecom carrier Tigo secure lucrative contracts in the ...
News Guatemala: Guatemala detains former president, finance minister on corruption charges
Former Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom and a former finance minister who is now Oxfam International's chairman were detained Tuesday in a corruption investigation involving a public bus deal, the office of Guatemala's attorney general said.
News Guatemala: The Hidden Costs of Capacity Bias: Guatemala as a Case Study for a Formation-First Perspective
Most Latin American states formed during a time when commerce, rather than war, was the primary driver of state formation. As a result, the region’s emphasis on short-term economic gains outweighed long-term state capacity building.
News Guatemala: Reconfiguring the Financial Future: Yumi Future Launches Creditya in Guatemala to Empower the MSME Ecosystem
Guatemala, March 11, 2026 -- Driven by the global wave of the digital economy, Guatemala’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are becoming a key engine of the country’s economic recovery and innovation. Recently, fintech company Yumi Future announced the official launch of Creditya, its AI-powered credit assessment and digital financial services platform, in the Guatemalan market. This entry marks a strategic milestone in Yumi Future’s expansion across Latin America and reflects its commitment to using advanced technology to address the longstanding financing challenges faced by local businesses.
News Guatemala: Guatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions
July 31 (UPI) --The Guatemalan government has introduced key legislation to modernize its money laundering laws and prevent the country from being added to the international financial system's "gray ...
News Guatemala: Building a Legacy in Guatemala’s Pharmaceutical Industry
Founded in 1992, Pharmalat emerged as one of Guatemala’s most innovative pharmaceutical companies, driven by the vision of its founder, Héctor Humberto Paredes, after overcoming significant personal ...
