"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. "...
"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...
"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."...
"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...
"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."...
"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...
"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."...
"Sint Maarten is a very attractive place at this particular moment. We have 120 different nationalities living peacefully with each other. We have an incredible landscape that on a small square combines green hills, white beaches and sun. That's the best combination ever and the...
"We are working on creating a cultural script specific to Sint Maarten. The goal is to develop comprehensive training for everyone in the hospitality industry and this training will be mandatory. However, to make it effective, we need a unified cultural script. For example, if...
"There was a discussion before I took office, on Sint Maarten being able to have customs preclearance so that when you are going to the US, you don't have to go through customs again. It would be nice that we can revisit those conversations on...