News Guatemala Economy: Guatemala achieved a successful tourism year with 11% growth in 2025
Guatemala closed 2025 with 3.36 million visitors, 11% growth, and US$1.39bn in tourism revenue, beating global trends.
News Guatemala Economy: Chevening Boosts Women's Economic Leadership in Guatemala
The community of Chevening Alumni in Guatemala carried out two activities focused on women's economic participation and entrepreneurship. The events ...
News Guatemala Economy: From Nearshoring to Local Jobs: How Escuintla Could Reshape Guatemala’s Regional Economy
An OECD study finds that Escuintla, despite strong economic potential and a strategic location, is held back by weak infrastructure, skills gaps and governance challenges that limit inclusive growth. It argues that sustainable, place-based industrial development, backed by better skills, connectivity and local integration—is key for Guatemala to turn global opportunities into shared prosperity.
News Guatemala Economy: In Guatemala, economic growth withstands political turmoil
A series of corruption scandals has created political uncertainty in Guatemala. Many top officials have resigned in recent months, and Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina is being threatened with ...
News Guatemala Economy: Italian coffee company illycaffé on sustainability in its supply chain
Illy became a B Corp in 2021 with a mission to treat everyone in the business more fairly.
News Guatemala Economy: Mexico Migrant Massacre Linked to Sophisticated Guatemala Smuggling Ring
Guatemala's western border with Mexico is a major hotspot ... The Attorney General's Office investigation also points to the network's economic clout. According to Campo, prosecutors have identified ...
