Interview with Paulo César Parra, CEO, Energuate
"Guatemala has many unique characteristics: basic conditions, but also fundamental needs. We aim to become a world-class company in many aspects, in order to provide the best possible service. This cannot be achieved in one, two, or three years — it is a long-term process."
17 February, 2026
Interview with Juan Esteban Sánchez, Executive Director of Invest Guatemala
"Seventy five percent of foreign direct investment in Guatemala comes from reinvestment by companies already operating in the country. In my view, this is a positive thing, as it reflects strong investor confidence. However, it also underscores the need to increase new greenfield investment, which currently accounts for only 10-12 percent of total FDI. For this reason, we are intensifying efforts to attract new investors while
18 February, 2026
Interview with Mr. Enrique Rodríguez Mahr, President of the Guatemalan Banking Association and CEO of G&T Commercial Bank
"Last year was marked by very high inflation globally, but Guatemala once again demonstrated its resilience. Our maximum benchmark interest rate was 5 percentage points lower than that of the U.S. Despite this difference, deposits did not leave Guatemala, as economic activity remained strong."
19 February, 2026
Interview with Jorge R. Leal, Chief Executive Officer of Magdalena, Guatemala
"This year, together with a company called Amplifye with whom we collaborate in research, we launched in the U.S a line of enzymes that help digest proteins. We are working to ensure that this launch is successful and expands beyond the American market, with applications that could help reduce malnutrition, particularly in children, globally."
19 February, 2026
Interview with Mrs. Walesca Esker Estherkel, Executive Director of AmCham Guatemala
"Guatemala was one of the first countries to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. under which more than 70 percent of our products return at zero tariff. This has already been announced."
19 February, 2026
Interview with Kevyn Rodríguez Valencia, Interim CEO ANADIE (National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships for Economic Infrastructure Development), Guatemala
"As the youngest of all the countries using the PPP model, we hope to one day become a mentor for other countries. We remain committed to transforming and growing the model and providing guidance, legal security and certainty to investors interested in the country, knowing that what we are doing at the agency is of great value."
19 February, 2026
Interview with Harris Whitbeck, Director General Guatemala Tourism Board (INGUAT), Guatemala
"Guatemala has an investor sector, and we want to encourage local investment, but we also believe that foreign investment is very appealing and that Guatemala is an attractive destination for this type of investment in hotel development, transportation, and air connectivity. "
19 February, 2026
