The Business Climate in the First 100 Days
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo took office three months ago, on January 15, 2024. The first 100 days of a new administration are decisive in setting the course of the new government.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo took office three months ago, on January 15, 2024. The first 100 days of a new administration are decisive in setting the course of the new government.
On March 25, the Law for the Disposition and Transplantation of Human Organs, Tissues, and Cells (Decree 5-2024) and the Law for Comprehensive Cancer Care (Decree 7-2024) were published in the official gazette.
Today, March 8th, marks International Women's Day. This is a day to reflect on women's struggle for equality, equity, justice, peace, and development.
The Guatemalan economy proved to be robust enough to weather these events without major shocks. Today, the country's main macroeconomic indicators still point to long-term stability.
On February 15, 2024, the Guatemalan Congress approved Decree 2-2024: Credit Card Law.
2024 is expected to be a year full of opportunities in Guatemala's energy sector. Currently there are hydro, geothermal, wind and solar energy projects in the country...
Have you ever checked your bank statements and found transactions that you do not recognize? Recently in Guatemala...
Do you know how much of your data is available online? Do you change your passwords frequently? Do you verify the origin and veracity of a message before clicking on a link?
The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance issued the Technical Standard for the Regulation of Distribution and Commercialization of Pharmaceutical and Related Products for Aesthetic Use in Authorized Establishments.
The FCPA is a regulation that establishes accounting standards and sanctions corrupt practices abroad committed by companies with ties to the U.S.
On January 2, the President of the United States signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA).
The new National Migratory Policy will manage the origin, return, transit and destination of migrants in the country in an effective and human rights-based manner.
Recently, Governmental Agreement No. 307-2023 was published, which set the minimum wage for economic activities for the year 2024in Guatemala.
Guatemala was paralyzed by a series of protests and blockades against the government that lasted 21 days. The most affected economic sectors were the food industry, hospital supplies, industrial chemicals, among others.
On December 6, 2023, the Municipality of Guatemala published Resolution 48-2023, which orders companies to submit protocols for natural disasters or emergencies.
While AI can be used for productive activities such as recruitment, finance, market analysis, among others, it is simultaneously being used for fraudulent activities.
Recently, the "Plan of massive fiscal presences" was announced, which will be carried out in the last weeks of the year in different stores nationwide.
The long-term profitability of any company and its reputation are increasingly linked to the implementation of sustainable measures.
These are the guidelines for all new procedures at the MEM. These norms are mandatory for users and agencies of the Ministry and are already in force.
Guatemala is an attractive market in the region given the high potential for solar, geothermal, and even natural gas generation.
On July 24, the provisions for Guatemala’s new customs declaration and two agreements from the Ministry of Environment were published in the Diario de Centroamérica.