Tech
Paggo, the all-in-one platform designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully closed a $3.2 million seed funding round.
Economy
The Congreso COLAFI 2025 will take place from October 1 to 3, 2025, at the Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua Guatemala.
News
In its 199th issue, Spanish magazine Saber y Sabor showcased 12 Guatemalan culinary projects, recognizing local chefs and positioning the country as a rising gastronomic destination.
Brands
Holcim has strengthened its role as a strategic partner in Guatemala’s infrastructure and construction sector with the expansion of its cement production capacity.
Life Style
Jade was one of the most valued stones among the Maya and other pre-Columbian civilizations. Today, the tradition of jade carving remains alive, giving rise to an industry that blends history, art, and tourism.
Economy
Nextil expands its plant and investment in Guatemala, signing a $175M contract with Maxum International and creating new jobs, strengthening the country’s textile sector amid market challenges.
Brands
Pradera, part of Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI), is taking concrete steps toward sustainability with a large-scale reforestation project in Chimaltenango.
Business
Banco Cuscatlán officially started operations in Guatemala on September 16, 2025, after acquiring 100% of the shares of Banco Inmobiliario.
Economy
Foreign investment in Guatemala is becoming an increasingly relevant topic for the country’s economic development.
News
Guatemala strengthens ties with South Korea through high-level diplomatic and trade meetings, highlighting cooperation, peace, and the SICA–Korea Free Trade Agreement.
News
The 12th San Martín Race will take place on October 26 in Guatemala City to support the Margarita Tejada Foundation and promote the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
Economy
For the fourth consecutive month, remittance inflows surpassed US$2 billion, a trend that could push total receipts beyond the US$24.52 billion projected for the end of 2025