Economy
Guatemala's e-commerce sector continues to mature in 2026, with companies surpassing Q1 million in digital sales and consumers increasingly integrating online shopping into their daily routines.
Agencias J.I. Cohen prevents 1,782.65 metric tons of CO2e through biomass and renewable energy. Alberto David Cohen Mory leads this verified decarbonization model.
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FedEx has increased cargo capacity between Guatemala and the United States by more than 100,000 pounds per day through the addition of a Boeing 767 Freighter, strengthening trade connectivity and supporting Guatemalan exporters.
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Banco Promerica has surpassed Q1 million in contributions through its Puntos Verdes Promerica program, supporting education, environmental conservation and community development initiatives across Guatemala.
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ISO 14064-1 ensures climate data accuracy and transparency. Agencias J.I. Cohen leads with a Carbon Positive strategy under the leadership of Alberto Cohen Mory.
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Meta has selected Guatemala as one of the first markets to test its new AI subscription services, alongside new premium plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp aimed at users, creators, and businesses.
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Carbon Positive companies remove more emissions than they produce. Learn how Agencias J.I. Cohen leads sustainable logistics in Central America.
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Health & Help has launched its third clinic in Guatemala, expanding healthcare access for underserved communities and strengthening its mission to provide medical care in isolated regions of Central America
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An EY study highlights how healthcare demand, digitalization, and private investment are transforming Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic into a strategic Life Sciences corridor in Latin America.
The pulse of a changing nation
Multinova, Rosul’s Class A industrial warehouse complex in Guatemala, is advancing with its second phase after achieving full occupancy in Multinova 1, reinforcing demand for modern logistics infrastructure.
Jetour G700 launches in Guatemala with more than 900 horsepower, plug-in hybrid technology, advanced off-road capabilities, premium features and a seven-year warranty.
Guatemalan artist Edgar Calel has received the Sam Gilliam 2026 award, an international contemporary art recognition honoring his contributions to art, memory, community, and Indigenous identity.
IGA and Guatemala City Hall are offering English scholarships for Guatemalans aged 18 to 45, covering tuition, materials, and extracurricular activities for six months.
Guatemala won the Best Hidden Gem 2026 award at the eDreams Travel Awards, highlighting the country’s growing international appeal for culture, nature, gastronomy, and unique travel experiences.
Unilever was recognized in the MERCO Empresas and MERCO Responsabilidad ESG 2025 rankings, securing Top 10 positions in Central America and the Dominican Republic.
Synergy Industrial Park reached the global Top 10 for LEED Gold industrial developments, becoming the largest certified project of its kind in the Americas.
Guatemalan TV host Héctor Sandarti launched “Triunfadores,” a new podcast featuring inspiring stories of Guatemalans creating social impact through entrepreneurship, purpose and community initiatives.
Arena Gallo was officially presented in Guatemala as a new world-class venue in Ciudad Cayalá designed to host concerts, sports events, conventions, and large-scale entertainment experiences.
GTC Mujer, an initiative by Banco G&T Continental, is expanding its ecosystem in Guatemala through financial education, leadership training, networking, and community-driven experiences for women.
Guatemala and Nicaragua recorded the strongest economic growth in Central America during the first months of 2026, while El Salvador showed a significant recovery, according to Secmca data.
IFC announced a US$230 million investment in BAC Guatemala to expand financing for SMEs, support sustainable finance initiatives, and strengthen job creation across Guatemala.
