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Bernardo Arévalo

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Latin American fiscal and electoral developments

6 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Federico Sciurano proposes electoral reforms in Tierra del Fuego

Latin American nations are undergoing various financial and legislative transitions. Initially, focus was placed on banking sector developments, including debt restructuring in Argentina, contactless debit transitions in

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Guatemala fuel subsidy debate and transport protests

11 clusters · 60 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemala clears 34 road blockades amid fuel price protests

Following the termination of fuel subsidies on 31 July 2026, Guatemala has entered a period of intense social and economic unrest. Transport associations and cargo unions have launched widespread road blockades across se

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Central American Independence Day celebrations

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated

Latest: Central American nations celebrate 205 years of independence

Central American nations are celebrating the 205th anniversary of their independence through various civic and cultural events. In Honduras, primary school students have begun participating in patriotic parades across c

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Guatemala 2027 fiscal budget planning

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Codedes to manage over GTQ 18 billion in Guatemala's 2027 election year

The government of President Bernardo Arévalo has submitted a proposed 2027 budget to the Guatemalan Congress totaling Q192,045.1 million. This represents a 13.8% increase over the current budget and is expected to be the

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US military anti-drug operations in Latin America

17 clusters · 287 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. military kills three in Caribbean strike against suspected drug vessel

The United States is expanding its military anti-drug campaign in Latin America, transitioning from maritime strikes to include land-based operations. This shift aims to target the logistical structures of criminal organ

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Guatemala Independence Day holiday arrangements

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemala announces holiday closures for Independence Day

Guatemala has established holiday arrangements for the 205th anniversary of its independence in September. Initially, the Supreme Court of Justice authorized paid leave for Judicial Branch employees on Monday, Septembe

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Fuel price volatility and regional responses in Latin Am

6 clusters · 70 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemala Congress approves fuel price caps and Q2,500 million subsidy

Since mid‑July 2026, fuel prices across Central and South America have risen sharply in line with global oil market dynamics. In Chile, following a three‑week price hike in late July, new adjustments were confirmed by th

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Water resource management amid drought and El Niño

6 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Medellín announces nightly water cuts due to conservation failures

Regional authorities are implementing various measures to manage water resources in response to drought conditions and the El Niño phenomenon. In Spain, several municipalities have introduced restrictions, including fine

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US immigration enforcement and deportation policies

12 clusters · 149 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemala sees rise in deportations and data privacy concerns

The United States has implemented new measures regarding the management and enforcement of immigration policies involving Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. In early August 2026, U.S. Customs and Borde

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UN assessments of judicial systems in Latin America

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic reports anti-corruption progress to the UN

United Nations assessments have highlighted varying judicial and institutional developments in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. In the Dominican Republic, the United Nations Development Programme reported on a deca

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Guatemalan infrastructure and port system development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemala enacts General Law of the National Port System

The administration of President Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala has focused on large-scale infrastructure transformations, particularly in communications and freight transport. Initial efforts included plans for an interoc

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Guatemala Amatitlán landfill legal dispute

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Goiás courts rule on landfill licensing and closures

The Constitutional Court of Guatemala issued a unanimous ruling ordering President Bernardo Arévalo, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), and the Amatitlán Basin and Lake Sustainable Management Autho

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Beverage industry expansion in Guatemala

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Coca-Cola ABASA invests over US$160 million to expand Guatemala plant

In July 2026, PepsiCo Alimentos inaugurated a new distribution center in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The facility integrates storage, distribution, and commercial operations, utilizing advanced logistics technologies and

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Guatemala IUSI property tax reform

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Arévalo reviews tax decree in Guatemala as Argentina's Court limits presidential powers

On 29 July 2026, the Guatemalan Congress approved Decree 18-2026, repealing the Impuesto Único Sobre Inmuebles (IUSI) levy for residential and mixed-use housing and setting a zero-per-mille rate. Commercial real estate w

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Guatemala prosecutor office controversy

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Guatemalan judges block arrest warrants for former prosecutors

In August 2026, Guatemala’s Fiscalía General acknowledged that powerful groups had long controlled the institution, using it to shield corruption and target judges, journalists, human‑rights defenders and indigenous lead

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Youth development initiatives in Latin America

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Youth mental health requires holistic social and economic approaches

Regional initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean have focused on youth empowerment and development through various cultural, educational, and policy-driven activities. In Central America, Nicaragua held celeb

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