The tariffs that President Donald Trump promotes are focused so far in countries that are large suppliers of a wide range of goods for the United States and with Superavit in the commercial balance. For that reason, Guatemala might not be in the sights to apply those measures and so far there is no official notification. The Minister of Economy,...
Remittances reach US $ 3,638 million in the first two -month period of 2025, “extraordinary” shipping generates effects on the economy
Between January and February, the exchange balance registered an income of family remittances of US $ 3,638 million (about Q28 billion) which means a growth rate of 21.5% or double digit during the first two -month period. The indicator is greater than US $ 2,996 million accounted for in the same period; In other words, US $ 642 million has...
Villa Canales grows in the middle of the risk due to river overflow
In the last four years, only three multifamily housing projects, according to data from the Guatemalan Chamber of Construction (CGC). A sample is a project of several one and two rooms apartments, 21 m2 and 45 m2. Its average cost is Q350 thousand. From 1995 to 2015, the data of the Center for Urban and Regional Studies (CEUR), of the...
For the Z generation, it is worth borrowing in order to go to a Beyoncé concert
Ignacio Vásquez spent the last year saving money to get tickets to the Cowboy Carter of Beyoncé, which will begin next month. Vásquez, 20, full -time student in Modesto, California, was looking for tickets for one of the five concerts of the tour in the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, for him and his sister. “I went to see Beyoncé...
Trump wants to increase raids and deportations, but he runs into a big challenge
Within the government, there is a growing frustration due to the rhythm of arrests and deportations, even while Trump mobilizes the entire federal government to perform the greatest deportation operation in the history of the United States. Almost every week since he assumed the position, President Donald Trump has called Thomas Homin, the executor of his immigration program, in search...
Horoscope today Friday, March 7, 2025
life Know its horoscope of the day according to its zodiac sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. Aries (March 21 – April 20) Work and business: a bold proposal will allow you to develop your enormous creativity; successes.Love: Someone will seem indifferent, but will soon fall in love with its unforgettable charm. Taurus...
Trump says that US banks cannot do business in Canada, but it’s not so simple
Hours after imposing strong tariffs on Canada, the President Donald Trump He raised an issue that even American lenders, whose cause defends, considers disconcerting: access, or lack of access, from US banks to the Canadian market. On Tuesday, Trump wrote in a publication in Truth Social: “Canada does not allow US banks to do business in Canada, but their banks...
Leader of the MS-13 extradited by Guatemala would have ordered murders in the US
The Salvadoran Moisés Humberto Rivera Luna, known as “Santos” and “Viejo Santos”, 55, alleged international leader of the MS-13 gang, appeared this Thursday, March 6 in a court in the Columbia district after being extradited from Guatemala to face charges of organized crime conspiracy, the Department of Justice reported. Rivera Luna was extradited by Guatemala towards the US on March...
MP questions Judge Pedro Laynez and analyzes actions
According to the MP, the Judgment issued by the Fourth Court Pluripersonal of first criminal instance, narcoactivity and crimes against the environment of Guatemala benefits the doctor, who performed an aesthetic procedure to Roque in his clinic. “The MP, through the Prosecutor’s Office against the crime of femicide, presented before the judge ‘A’ of said a solid investigation at each...
The challenge of attracting talent and reducing poverty
In an increasingly demanding work context, offering a Competitive salary It has become a key strategy for companies that want to attract and retain the best talent. According to Alejandro QuijadaExecutive Director of the Pro Education & Employment Foundationthis type of remuneration is not limited only to a high salarybut encompasses A series of elements that, together, make a Plaza...