The World Bank in Guatemala

Guatemala has experienced economic stability, but this has not translated into an acceleration of growth that would allow it to close the income gap with rich countries. Indeed, poverty and inequality rates in the country are high, with indigenous peoples at a particular disadvantage.

The Monetary Board (JM) issued a favorable opinion for a "contingent" loan request for US$400 million (about Q3 thousand 80 million).

Public sector workers this week received wage benefits negotiated in collective agreements with the authorities in this fiscal year.

The Government of Nayib Bukele implemented a State of Exception since March 27, when more than 80 people were killed in one weekend, and since then the measure has been extended three times by Congress.

Measure considered pioneer in this country is already considered by several people, mainly Hispanics, who have submitted applications.

At least three people died and another 30 were seriously injured by the collapse of a grandstand in a bullring in Colombia.