Congreso de la República de Guatemala

Fuel price volatility and regional responses in Latin Am

12 clusters · 126 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Latin American fuel prices fluctuate amid global market shifts

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

Latin American legislative and political developments

8 clusters · 199 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: La Pampa proposes provincial land law to restrict foreign ownership

Legislative and political activities across Latin America continue to focus on administrative reforms, economic development, and social protections. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has addressed the long-ter

Constitutional Court suspends Banguat President Menkos

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Guatemala's Constitutional Court suspends Banguat president Jonathan Menkos

The leadership transition at the Banco de Guatemala (Banguat) has entered a period of significant instability. Following the resignation of four management officials, including long-serving General Manager Jorge Vinicio

Chilean government political and legislative crisis

8 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Chilean government withdraws constitutional security reform

The administration of President José Antonio Kast in Chile continues to face significant political instability following the narrow defeat of a constitutional reform in the Chamber of Deputies. The legislative setback, c

Guatemalan institutional leadership and CGC election updates

10 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Elfego Castañón elected as Guatemala's new Comptroller General

Guatemala is undergoing significant institutional turnover as leadership cycles for the Bank of Guatemala, the Monetary Board, and the Superintendency of Banks conclude on September 30. Amidst these transitions, the Unit

Judicial and political reforms in Latin America

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Legislatures in Buenos Aires and Guatemala approve official appointments

Legislative and judicial developments continue across several Latin American nations. In Paraguay, commissions have approved reforms to expand public defense services in Mariano Roque Alonso to better serve low-income po

Guatemala fuel subsidy debate and transport protests

14 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Fuel prices drive economic pressure in Guatemala and Spain

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 launched widespread road blockades across several

Salvador Nasralla campaign finance investigation

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: UFTF defends 146 million lempira fine against Salvador Nasralla

The Unidad de Financiamiento, Transparencia y Fiscalización (UFTF) has issued a punitive resolution against former Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla regarding his 2025 campaign finances. The UFTF identifi

Guatemala Comptroller General selection process

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Miquel Cortés reports intimidation in Comptroller General selection process

The selection process for Guatemala’s new Comptroller General of Accounts (CGC) for the 2026-2030 term has faced increasing pressure and scrutiny. The European Union has urged the 27-member Nomination Commission to ensur