The intervener of Guatemala Railways (Fegua), Miguel Ángel Díaz, presented to Congress the scope of the recent technical assistance agreement signed with the United Kingdom for the development of the metro project or MetroRiel. According to the official, the immediate objective is to establish a solid technical and legal base that transcends government periods. Díaz...
The international price of oil recorded a new increase this Wednesday, driven by the intensification of the conflict between the US and Iran and the growing uncertainty about maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main routes for global crude oil trade. Texas Intermediate Oil (WTI), a reference for the US market,...
Every year, during the period of payment of Bonus 14doubts arise among workers about the amount they are entitled to and what to do when the employer does not make full payment. Prensa Libre compiled queries and cases raised by Guatemalans, among them workers who only received a part of the benefit or who had...
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Erwin Barrios, stated that The supply of ethanol for mixing with gasoline is guaranteed in the country for the beginning of the implementation of the program during the rest of 2026, while the president of the Congressional Energy Commission considers it necessary to issue a national biofuels policy. Ernesto...
The Energy Commission of the Congress of the Republic asked the state and private institutions that have participated in the discussions of the urgent infrastructure bill for energy transportation to present their opinions and proposals to shape the amendments they seek to present in the third reading. While the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)...
The Guatemalan economy grew 4.5% during the first quarter of 2026, a positive result despite the international geopolitical context, which increased the price of oil and maintains uncertainty in the world economy. The result confirms the resilience of the economy. The dynamism of productive activities and indicators such as consumption, remittances, employment and credit was...
The journey took the passion for motorcycling and soccer from Guatemala to Mexico, and also allowed the capabilities of the Honda XL750 Transalp to be tested in different driving conditions, reaffirming its versatility for long-distance trips, its comfort and the performance that characterizes the brand. That same motorcycle, the protagonist of this international adventure, will...
The members of the Congressional Economic Commission learned about the amendments to initiatives 6527 and 6541, which contain the proposal of the General Law of the National Port System. In addition, they agreed to hold a session of the Block Chiefs’ Instance on July 27 to seek consensus. The initiatives aim to create the National...
The race organized by the production company +Deporte, once again has the main support of Banco Industrial, a strategic ally in the promotion of sport as a tool for comprehensive development. Registration costs Q200 and includes a sports kit with official t-shirt, commemorative medal, timing chip, hydration during the tour, sports case and professional digital...
Asked if they contemplate a new subsidy due to the recent increases in fuel, after having finishedthe temporary contribution that covered from April 28 to July 2, 2026the Minister of Energy and Mines, Erwin Barrios, indicated on July 14 that there is no type of proposal. He added that, after ending the subsidy of Q5...