He Guatemalan Institute of Social Security (IGSS) clarified that the additional payment that the pensioners in july does not correspond to bono 14, but to the annual bonus established for the beneficiaries of the Disability, Old Age and Survival Program (IVS). According to preliminary data published as of May, 233 thousand 763 pensioners from the...
Beyond football, this alliance seeks to generate experiences, benefits and new opportunities for fans and customers, strengthening a bond that transcends the field and contributes to continuing to promote well-being through sport. In the second half of the year, the bank carries out three initiatives that strengthen the development of sports in Guatemala: the strategic...
The women receiving family remittances who reside in Chimaltenango, Sololá, Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz and Sacatepéquez will be eligible for a program financed by Canada that seeks to transform these resources into opportunities for entrepreneurshipinvestment and economic development. The project Inclusive Business Ecosystems in Migration Zones from Guatemala (Nim Kat) was presented on July 10...
The additional tariff that USA announced Wednesday about part of the products from Brazil will affect exports Brazilians for about US$11.2 billionaccording to calculations released this Thursday by the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil (Amcham Brazil). The value represents about 29.7% of the US$37,700 million in Brazilian exports to USA last year. According to...
He Congress Wedding LAT 2026one of the most important meetings in the industry destination weddings, romance tourism, meeting tourism and luxury tourism in Latin America, and this year it is celebrated July 13 to 16 in Antigua Guatemala, with the support of Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (Inguat). For four days more than 400 professionals from...
The members of the Monetary Board (JM) will know the schedule of the selection process for the new superintendent of Banks, who will hold office for a period of four years, since the current superintendent’s term ends on September 30. The JM learned of the preliminary schedule of the different phases of the process, which...
Foreign direct investment (FDI) increased in the first quarter of 2026 and stood at US$529.7 million (about Q4 billion), despite international geopolitical volatility and the increase in the price of raw materials, especially oil, which has a chain effect on various productive activities. In the update of the exchange balance figures, FDI is one of...
Guatemala has an extensive natural, cultural and historical heritage that attracts thousands of national and international visitors every year. However, transforming this potential into new tourism projects requires something more than attractive destinations: it also demands conditions that generate confidence among investors and allow the development of infrastructure capable of responding to market demand. The...
During 2025, Walmart Central America made investments aimed at expanding stores, modernizing infrastructure and strengthening its logistics, technological and sustainable ecosystem. Among the main milestones of the period are: the opening of 24 new stores in the Walmart Supercenter, Bodegas and Discounts formats. In addition, the Perishable Distribution Center was launched in Costa Rica, considered...
The Xochi Highway continues to implement changes gradually as part of the launch of its operations. Since its inauguration, the June 14, 2026the concessionaire has incorporated improvements for users, including the creation of a new incorporation checkpoint and the progressive extension of its opening hours. The most recent change was announced by the company through...