One of the most common myths is to think that you need to earn a lot of money to save. Although the cost of living and financial commitments can make setting aside money seem difficult, there are simple strategies to start small and build a solid financial foundation. “Saving begins by having financial education, discipline...
He ethanol It is a clear, colorless liquid, also known as ethyl alcoholaccording to the United States Department of Energy. It can be produced from raw materials rich in starch or sugar, such as corn and the sugarcaneas well as cellulosic materials, including agricultural waste or wood chips. In Guatemala, ethanol is commonly known as...
America needs to produce and release some 600 million of sterile flies every week to contain the spread of the cattle screwworm between Panama and the United States, six times more than what is currently generated. The challenge affects Latin America, a region that produces around 28% of beef consumed in the world and among...
In the third year of government, the Technical Budget Directorate (DTP) projects an execution of 91.1% at the end of the current fiscal year, for Q153 thousand 673 million, while continuing with the preparation of the project of the General Budget of State Income and Expenditures for 2027. Although the execution will be around the...
The General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) plans to authorize an increase in the maximum height allowed for buildings in a specific sector of zone 11 of Guatemala City, as part of the technical evaluations it develops to update construction restrictions in the areas near the La Aurora International Airport (AILA). The measure is part...
In this interview with Prensa Libre, President of the IDB Group, Ilan Goldfajn, addresses the international organization’s plans to boost growth, the role of private investment and expectations for the next IDB Annual Meeting, which will be held in Guatemala. He explained that the IDB Group expects to contribute US$3 billion in Guatemala between 2026...
This year, under the theme “Pieces of the World”, the entire country is invited to discover how the different cultures of the planet can meet and dialogue in a city that, for almost five centuries, has been a meeting point between peoples, traditions and stories. In this edition, nine countries will officially participate through their...
The event will bring together more than 70 housing projects and expects the attendance of more than 6 thousand visitors during the three days of activities, who will be able to learn about the best options for purchasing housing, access exclusive promotions, special discounts and financing alternatives in one place. Expocasa represents a strategic platform...
If you plan to travel outside Guatemalahe Guatemalan Migration Institute (IGM) recommends checking first if you have a roots. This query is completely free and from 2024 you can perform online. According to information from the institution, the measure seeks to ensure that users know their immigration status before starting other procedures or presenting themselves...
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) established at 10% the volume of ethanol that each gallon of E10 gasoline must contain for the period from June 30 to December 31, 2026 and for all of 2027, for which it issued two ministerial agreements, as part of the process of implementing the ethanol mixture in...