Guatemala’s Most Attractive Employers Recognized in EMAT 2026 Rankings

Guatemala’s leading companies have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Empresas Más Atractivas para Trabajar (EMAT) ranking, an annual survey conducted by Tecoloco that identifies the organizations people consider most attractive as employers. The results highlight businesses across multiple industries, including banking, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage,

Disrupt Summit 2026 Brings International Tech Leaders and Startups to Guatemala

Guatemala City is hosting entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and technology leaders for Disrupt Summit 2026, a conference taking place November 4 and 5 at AVIA in Zone 10. The event brings together participants to discuss innovation, business development, and technology’s role in transforming companies. Organizers expect approximately 2,000 attendees,

Medication Replenishment: How Distributors Keep Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Clinics Supplied

Learn how a pharmaceutical distributor coordinates inventory, orders, and deliveries to restock pharmacies, hospitals and clinics without disruptions.

Mastercard Study Highlights Cybersecurity Challenges for Guatemalan SMEs

Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important factor in the digital growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Guatemala. While businesses continue to incorporate digital payments and online tools into their operations, concerns about fraud and cyberattacks are influencing their decisions to adopt new technologies and expand into additional

Progreso Leads MERCO Guatemala 2026 Ranking of Corporate Communication Teams

Progreso secured first place in the ranking of corporate communication teams in MERCO Guatemala 2026, based on evaluations from economic journalists. The recognition highlights the company’s relationship with the media and its approach to institutional transparency and communication. The ranking placed Progreso ahead of Castillo Hermanos, CMI, IRTRA, and

Fogel de Centro América Named Guatemala’s Exporter of the Year 2026

Fogel de Centro América was named Guatemala’s Exporter of the Year 2026 during the 38th National Export Awards, organized by the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) on October 29. The recognition highlights the company’s international reach and its contribution to the country’s manufacturing sector. The award ceremony, held

From Order to Dispatch: How a Pharmaceutical Distribution Center Prepares a Medication Order

Learn how any medication order moves from full validation and picking to batch control, traceability, verification, and safer pharmaceutical dispatch.

Guatemala’s Credimujer Grants Q17.38 Million in Business Loans

Guatemala’s Ministry of Economy (MINECO), operating through the Viceministerio de Desarrollo de la MIPYME, has continued to advance the Credimujer funding mechanism to expand access to capital for female entrepreneurs across the nation. According to official reports from the Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias (AGN), the program channeled Q17.38

AGEXPORT and IAB Guatemala Join Forces to Boost Digital Economy

In a decisive move to bolster the nation's digital infrastructure and export ecosystem, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Guatemala and the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) have officially formalized a strategic partnership. Announced in late October 2026, the high-profile collaboration is designed to accelerate technological integration, drive sustainable

Guatemala Moves Closer to South Korea Trade Deal

Guatemala has reached a significant legislative milestone in its international trade strategy by approving the protocol of adhesion to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Central America. Through the congressional approval of Decree 18-2025, published in late 2025, the State established the internal legal framework required

How to Prepare a Medicine Launch in Guatemala After Marketing Authorization

Learn how to launch a medicine in Guatemala after registration, from first shipment and inventory to sales channels, promotion, and pharmacovigilance.

CABEI Expands COFINSA Credit Line by $8.8M to Support Guatemalan Businesses

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a third $8.8 million increase to its Global Credit Line for Financiera Consolidada, S.A. (COFINSA), part of CMI Capital, a business division of Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI). The expansion brings the facility's total value to up