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Analysis Region: Guatemala

Inclusion and Development in Intermediate Cities in Guatemala: Building a Path Towards Prosperity and Equality

In May 2023, the Prosperity and Progress in Intermediate Cities project, implemented by the Inter-American Dialogue with the support of the Cities Alliance and funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), began operations with the goal of providing economic and educational opportunities to vulnerable populations at risk of migration in the department of San Marcos.

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Jose Torres October 10, 2024

Is There a Real-World Alternative to Bukele on Crime?

It’s difficult to talk about public safety in Latin America today without talking about El Salvador and its president, Nayib Bukele. In a region where concerns about crime are running high, and organized crime groups are expanding their reach in many places, El Salvador stands out.

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Jose Torres October 9, 2024

Mercados eléctricos y la transición verde en Centroamérica

Centroamérica está avanzando de manera significativa hacia una transición energética más limpia y sostenible. Los programas de transición energética y climática, junto con políticas y regulaciones favorables, están fomentando un entorno propicio para el desarrollo de proyectos que energías renovables.

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Jose Torres August 2, 2024

Guatemala: Violence and Insecurity

On July 12, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue’s Rule of Law Program and Cristosal published a policy brief asserting that President Bernardo Arévalo’s government can demonstrate the feasibility of implementing effective and democratic measures to address insecurity in Guatemala.

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Jose Torres July 12, 2024

From Dams to Data: China’s Shifting Interests in Central America

China’s attempted economic recalibration has already reverberated across the Latin American and Caribbean region, as many countries see new interest from Chinese companies in emerging industries. Asia & Latin America Program Director Margaret Myers considers the increasingly uncertain role of Central America in this new equation.

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Jose Torres June 25, 2024

Central American Migration: In Numbers

On June 12, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the presentation “Central American Migration: In Numbers” that contains research from Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development program. The presentation discusses key data points on migration from the Central America sub-region and contextualizes these trends within historical trends.

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Jose Torres June 12, 2024

EVENTO EN LÍNEA: Mercados eléctricos y la transición verde en Centroamérica

El Diálogo Interamericano, el Centro para Estudios sobre Latinoamerica y Latinos (CLALS – por sus siglas en inglés) y la Asociación para una Sociedad más Justa (ASJ) se complacen en organizar este evento el miércoles 5 de junio de 11:00 AM a 12:30 PM EST, para discutir el contexto regulatorio en cada país y el rol que desempeñan el mercado y el Estado en el sector, las ventajas y desventajas de sus modelos, así como las sugerencias para avanzar sustancialmente en la transición verde.

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Ashley Rodriguez May 30, 2024

Women, Remittances, and Financial Inclusion in Guatemala

On May 24, 2024, the Inter-American Dialogue released the report “Women, Remittances, and Financial Inclusion in Guatemala.” The report, produced by Manuel Orozco, director of the Migration, Remittances, and Development program, provides a financial characterization of women in Guatemala, explores barriers to financial inclusion, and outlines a path toward greater financial independence.

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Jose Torres May 24, 2024

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