Guatemala The will, opportunity and solidarity block (you) is divided: Karina Paz carries the path of being declared independent and will leave a managerial position vacant. The three possible relays of the bench battle for their permanence. Deputies of the VOS bench claimed that the resolution of the CC does not leave them out of the party. (Free press. PL...
Guatemala faces challenges and opportunities against new Trump tariffs
Ana Lucia Santacruz, Tax Partner, BPS and International Trade and Ludy Lima, International Trade Manager of the Deloitte, explained to Free press That the implementation of these tariffs will negatively affect Guatemalan exports to the United States. In addition, they consider that it will probably result in a lower demand for exported products from Guatemala. The measure, according to the...
Jorge Rodas insists on retaking the power of the COG, while assembly ratifies sanction as leader
The most recent episode of this long problem occurred on March 21, When the Sixth Chamber of the Administrative Contentious Court notified the restitution resolution of the former soccer player at that position, to which the current authorities of the COG responded with an appeal in the CC. The new action of Jorge Rodas puts the Guatemalan sport at riskwhich...
They resume libramiento to connect route to El Salvador with the South CA-9 in 24 minutes
The Northeast Express Via is a four -lane project that It will seek to connect the municipalities of Fraijanes, Palencia, San José Pinula and the municipality of Guatemalafrom a libramiento that can be crossed in around 24 minutes, according to Karla de la Cruz, deputy director of structuring and interim contracting of the National Agency for Development Alliances (ANADIE). Currently,...
The Visitor of the Seven Sagrarios
There are various versions about The Visitor of the Seven Sagrarios. Even this legend of Easter week It is also known as the Lady of the Seven Sagrarios. In the popular imaginary, One of the best known versions is the one that Héctor Gaitán narrates in Legends of Guatemala. According to Gaitán, The story occurred during a Holy Thursdayin April...
“Neither the corrupt characters, nor their networks, nor their capitals are welcome”
Given the sanctions imposed on seven Guatemalans for alleged cases of corruption, the British ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa – also concurrent for Honduras – talks about the reason for the actions and expectations that the British government has for the country. On April 2, the United Kingdom announced sanctions to “anti -democratic and corrupt actors from three countries, including...
Taxiist “Pirates of Death” used antidepressants and antipsychotics to kill their victims
In 20 months, a Group of pirate taxi drivers murdered 23 people and abandoned the bodies on public roads, according to investigations. The band offered their victims alcoholic beverages mixed with medications to treat depression and anxiety, which caused them the loss of knowledge. Then they kidnapped them and stripped them of their belongings. Because it is a controlled use...
US Buyers ask Guatemala exporters to absorb the new 10% tariff
Buyers began asking for exporters to absorb 10% tariff to import the United States, but AGEXport warns that Guatemala does not have the ability to absorb all additional load. The sectors refer that there is uncertainty both from the exporter and the importer due to the effects they will have on the products sent from Guatemala the new 10% tariffs...
Banguat and sectors call calm for Trump tariffs and claim that negotiations are key
Towards the United States, the main shipments produced by Central America are directed and as a whole it is the main commercial partner that generates the main source of foreign exchange for foreign sales. The announcement of the imposition of 10% of tariff to the original products of Guatemala and Central America that enter the US market, must be analyzed...
Why Trump continues to see more advantages than inconveniences in Elon Musk
On Tuesday night, Elon Musk became the face of a humiliating political defeat in Wisconsin. He has bothered members of the cabinet and alienated several advisors close to President Donald Trump. Republican legislators face angry questions by their voters about the influence of Musk when they return to their districts. It will be a relief for many in Trump’s orbit...