Business
Mastercard 2026 Outlook: Digital Payments and AI to Drive Central America’s Growth
Mastercard outlines the key economic and payment trends that will shape Central America in 2026, from AI and digital identity to stablecoins and remittances.
Guatemala Portal Editorial
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Banco Cuscatlán Strengthens Presence in Zone 15 with Modern New Agency
Banco Cuscatlán opens a new branch in Vista Hermosa, Zone 15, expanding its banking services in Guatemala City.
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Corporate Sustainability: A Boost to Guatemala’s Growth
Environmental sustainability drives the competitiveness of companies in Guatemala, improving efficiency, reputation, and access to global markets.
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inDrive Consolidates Position as Leading Mobility App in Emerging Markets
inDrive ranks as the second most downloaded mobility app worldwide, surpassing Airbnb in travel and expanding across LATAM.
News
Guatemala Receives US$22 Million for Carbon Credits Under National Emission Reduction Program
Guatemala receives US$22 million for carbon credits under its Emission Reduction Program, benefiting 1,015 conservation projects and positioning the country as a regional leader in climate finance.
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Technological Transformation Shaping the Pharmaceutical Industry in Latin America
Digitalization is driving the pharmaceutical industry in Latin America, improving logistics, operational efficiency, and supply chain security.
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Fénix 2 Strengthens Guatemala’s Renewable Energy Matrix with 5 MW Solar Plant
Fénix 2 solar plant begins operations in Taxisco, Guatemala, backed by a US$3 million private investment to strengthen distributed renewable energy generation.
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Blacksand Residences: Luxury Investment in Guatemala’s Coastal Paradise
Blacksand Residences offers luxury oceanfront homes in El Paredón, Guatemala, combining legal security, exclusivity, and long-term investment potential.
Economy
Nexa Banco launches WhatsApp-based remittance service with Félix Pago
Nexa Banco partners with Félix Pago to enable instant remittances from the United States to Guatemala via WhatsApp, with the first transfer free and a preferential exchange rate.
New Dynamics Redefining Foreign Trade in Central America
Digitalization, smart logistics, and sustainability are transforming foreign trade in Central America.
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HPV Prevention in Guatemala: The Strategic Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical companies in Guatemala play a key role in HPV prevention. Efficient vaccine distribution strengthens public health and prevention efforts.
News
Guatemala launches AeroMetro cable car connecting Guatemala City and Mixco
Guatemala begins construction of the AeroMetro cable car system, a US$200M private project connecting Guatemala City and Mixco, with the first line expected in 2027.