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Guatemala fuel subsidy debate and transport protests

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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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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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Central American electrical grid instability

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Central American power grid failure causes regional blackouts

Guatemala has been experiencing record-high electricity demand, driven by industrialization and economic growth. This surge has highlighted significant bottlenecks in the electrical transmission network, where over one h

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Guatemala National Port Authority legislation

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Port regulatory reforms advance in Chile and Guatemala

Guatemala has passed the General Port System Law, establishing the National Port Authority (APN) to regulate and supervise the country’s maritime infrastructure. The new authority’s board will be composed of five seats,

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Guatemala security and regulatory developments

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Latest: Guatemala Constitutional Court weakens private security oversight

In late July 2026, Guatemala’s Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda proposed legislative reforms to the Penal Code to increase penalties for illegal firearm possession. Villeda sought to eliminate alternative sanction

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Urban traffic congestion and mobility in Latin America

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Traffic congestion impacts productivity and drives telework interest in Lima and Guatemala

Urban traffic patterns in Guatemala City and other metropolitan areas have shown significant shifts due to infrastructure projects and holiday cycles. In Guatemala City, construction for AeroMetro stations has necessitat

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