The Logistics Center Terminals of the Isthmus was enabled in the municipality of Ayutla, San Marcos, aims to attend trade with North America and Central America. The logistics complex called Isthmus terminals was enabled yesterday for users and will function as a temporary customs deposit (DAT) by the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT). Subscriber content It is an investment of...
Is the lunch time included in the working day in Guatemala?
He Guatemala Labor Code regulates breaks within the workday to guarantee the well -being of the workers. According to him Article 119when a Continuous ordinary daythe worker has the right to a minimum rest of 30 minuteswhich must be considered effective working time. He Labor Codein their Articles 116 and 117classify working days into three types: Daytime (Article 116): Understand...
There is still no call to choose the new Chief of the SAT and Marco Livio Díaz could face conflict of interest
Almost 50 days to conclude his mandate as head of the Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT), Marco Livio Díaz Reyes, he still analyzes whether or not he participates in the new process that the Board of Directors will carry out. During an activity with Guatemalan Chamber of Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Díaz Reyes said that he still evaluates and “has...
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Differences between 48, 45, 42 and 36 hours
Beyond the regulation of working days, the Guatemalan Law protects fundamental rights of workers, such as the payment of overtime, access to a minimum wage, the remunerated weekly rest and the annual vacations. The Guatemalan Labor Code establishes different types of working hours according to the schedule in which the activities are performed. Knowing these regulations is essential for both...
They profile the skills and work experience of returnee migrants, while defining a plan between government and entrepreneurs
Vice President Karin Herrera, convened a high -level meeting with the private sector to analyze the various labor options, which can be offered to returnees. On February 20, the first meeting between government authorities, businessmen and business cameras was held, as part of the measures to serve migrants returned to the new immigration policies of the United States, among others,...
They make preparations for the biggest summer party
On this occasion, the tour will have the participation of seven international artists and nine nationals, divided into the two dates, the first will be on April 12 at the Intercultural and Sports Center of Quetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango, where they can enjoy the Mau and Ricky duo, as well as Boza. On behalf of the national talent, Rana, Ale Mendoza, Mezz,...
Guatemalan migrants are sending a “avalanche” of remittances, US $ 85 million are registered
The transfers flow went from US $ 70 million to US $ 85 million per day, according to the authorities of the Bank of Guatemala (Banguat). (Free Press Photo: Freepik) What could be described as an “avalanche” of family remittances associated with the Trump effect is being recorded in the exchange balance in Guatemala. The transfers flow went from US...
Spain opens doors to Guatemalan workers
At the end of 2024, the Spanish authorities announced the extension of the GECCO order, opening more employment places and extending the program to new countries. Although Guatemala was not mentioned in the official statementthe Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Mentrab) confirmed in January 2025 that a group of Guatemalans would participate in the Temporary work program abroad. This...
Peter Carter KC Secures Conviction of Goldman Sachs Analyst for Insider Trading and Fraud
On Friday, March 16, 2023, at Southwark Crown Court, Mohammed Zina was sentenced to twenty-two months in prison after being found guilty by a jury on Thursday, March 15, of six counts of insider trading and three counts of fraud. The case was prosecuted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with Peter Carter KC leading the prosecution, assisted by Rachel...