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.

In little more than a month of winter, the hydroelectric plants began to provide more energy generation to meet the country's demand.

The use of the Online Electronic Invoice (FEL) will be widespread, since, by obligation, taxpayers of the general value added tax (VAT) regime must use this modality.

Unanimously, the members of the Monetary Board (JM) issued a favorable opinion to a line of credit for US$400 million, equivalent to about Q3 thousand 80 million.  

The tourism sector pointed out 12 deficiencies in the passenger terminal of the La Aurora International Airport (AILA), after the inconvenience to the electrical flow on Saturday, June 25, which paralyzed operations.