Walmart and Guatemala's Chamber of Industry Join Forces to Boost Local SMEs' Competitiveness

A new Walmart SME training program in Guatemala is set to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises across the country. Through its Una Mano para Crecer (A Hand to Grow) initiative, Walmart has partnered with the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG) to roll out the Business Professionalization

Guatemala Names Gabriel Estuardo García Luna as New Head of the Public Prosecutor’s Office

Gabriel Estuardo García Luna will become Guatemala’s new attorney general and head of the Public Ministry for the 2026-2030 term, succeeding Consuelo Porras after a controversial selection process.

Moody’s Ratings Highlights Guatemala’s Fiscal Discipline but Warns of Structural Weaknesses

Moody’s Ratings reaffirmed Guatemala’s Ba1 sovereign rating with a stable outlook, highlighting strong fiscal discipline while warning about low investment, weak public revenues, and structural economic challenges.

Felipe Bosch to Lead Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Foundation in New Institutional Stage

Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Foundation announced Felipe Bosch Gutiérrez as the new president of its Board of Directors, reinforcing its long-term commitment to sustainable social development in Guatemala and Honduras.

Taiwan’s Naval Squadron Visit Reinforces Guatemala Diplomatic and Military Relations

Taiwan & Guatemala strengthen diplomatic and military ties as Taiwan’s Naval Friendship Squadron visits Guatemala, highlighting cooperation, education, and security collaboration.

Guatemala heads to Venice Biennale 2026 with Ana Lorena Núñez and “Las Invisibles”

Ana Lorena Núñez will represent Guatemala at the Venice Biennale 2026 as part of “Las Invisibles,” showcasing contemporary art focused on identity and memory.

Ciudad Cayalá Hosts Paseo Italia, Blending Culture and Business

Ciudad Cayalá hosted the 10th edition of Paseo Italia, a cultural and business event connecting Guatemala and Italy through gastronomy, music, and innovation.

Guatemala Advances Clean Electricity Future With Historic 1,258 MW Tender

Guatemala awarded 1,258 MW in its largest electricity tender ever, with 73% allocated to renewable technologies that will supply the country from 2030 onward.

Renewable Energy Strategies in Latin American Companies

Learn about renewable energy strategies in Latin American companies and how they are leading regional decarbonization

Bantrab Reaffirms Leadership with #1 Great Place to Work Ranking in Guatemala

Bantrab secures first place in Guatemala’s Great Place to Work ranking for the second year in a row, while Seguros Bantrab debuts in the top 10.

CLADE 2026 Webinar: Wellbeing as a Corporate Growth Strategy

Join the free webinar “Sostener: Your Wellbeing as Strategy, Not as a Benefit” on May 7, 2026, hosted by Escuela Bancaria de Guatemala and CLADE 2026.

Agencias J.I. Cohen and Its Approach to Corporate Sustainability

Learn how Agencias J.I. Cohen drives sustainable logistics in Guatemala through emissions measurement and carbon management strategies.