Guatemalans can pursue undergraduate, postgraduate or technical career programs, supported by a scholarship. In April, the calls for applications will open, according to María José Spain, head of communication of Segeplan. On March 27, the Executive through the Ministry of Planning and Programming of the Presidency (Segeplan) will launch the program, since it is assigned Q250 million for the creation...
The 3 plants with more healing properties in home remedies found in Guatemala
Due to the natural wealth of the country, there are many plants with healing property that can be used as ingredients of Infusions and Home remedies to relieve minor discomforts, as an alternative to promote health. According to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance, traditional medicine based on plants such as Quilete, Jamaica’s rose and the IXBUT is...
A new law, change of regimes and eight new tax provisions for taxpayers in general
In Decree 31-2024, which creates two new simplified tax regimes and modifies that of small taxpayer, there are also eight general obligations or provisions that taxpayers must attend without the need to belong to these regimes. This law will enter into force on April 9, 2025, but contains at least eight new general provisions that are included in article 120...
Know the heroes of the Guatemala team that classified the Beach Soccer World Cup
The players of the National Soccer Guatemala Selection Beach They wrote their names with gold letters in the history of this discipline, when achieving the first classification to a World Cup. Bahamas will remain as a memorable memory and the Malcom Park, as the reference of the feat of 12 warriors who left until the last drop of sweat In...
During the summer the lemon is one of the most requested products, but it will be expensive and scarce
The price of lemon in the Guatemalan market faces an upward trend since February and the unit is quoted this Monday in Q1.40 the Persian and Q0.65 cents wholesale price, which has moved to the final consumer. The consumer price index (CPI) last month already warned that the price of the citrus was reflecting an increase (positive incidence) nationwide with...
Former Director of AMSA explains what prevents the definitive closure of the Amatitlán landfill
A New fire in it Lake Amatitlán basin landfilllocated in the Kilometer 22 of the Route to Pacificthe debate about his technical closure, an argument that It has not been realized for years. For Omar Orellana, former director of the Authority for sustainable management of the Amatitlán Lake Basin (AMSA) between 2015 and 2020, this incident is A reminder that...
San Martín 4; Feminists 0
Bene Who models decent treatment? As in past years, on March 8 some women marched through the streets of Guatemala City to commemorate International Women’s Day (8m). They asked, among other things, the cessation of violence against women, but that did not prevent the so -called black block from vandalizing the facilities of the San Martín bakery, in zone 1....
outgoing directive moves in the Assembly of Professional Associations so as not to deliver positions
In two days, the new authorities of the Bar Association and Notaries of Guatemala (CANG) must take possession, but the current Board of Directors of Mario Siekavizza has not yet given details to the winners about the process of taking possession. The protocol acts for the assumption of the Board of Directors and the Court of Honor for the period...
how business leaders can optimize their performance
Guest pen Having a resilient mentality is key to the survival and growth of any company. Businesses in Central America are going through a turning point due to entrepreneurial growth, digitalization and foreign investment. Directing a company today not only requires strategy, but also resistance, discipline and high performance mentality. Although they seem distant, CEOs can learn valuable lessons from...
Concerts in Guatemala for March 2025
The last fortnight of March brings a wide musical panorama for Guatemala, to enjoy with the whole family with a diverse range of artists who will perform in the country. Know the confirmed musical offer for the first months of the year: Chayanne in Guatemala The tour Let’s dance again Tour de Chayanne It will arrive in the country next...