"In recent years, we have also seen a major expansion of Guatemalan capital outside of Guatemala, toward the United States and toward other countries within the region, where we accompany these clients either by providing them services such as advisory services in mergers and acquisitions...
"This year, we became the first university to be 100% AI-powered. This means that all of our students, across the university’s three campuses, have access to the leading artificial intelligence tools to support their academic and research activities. At the same time, we have carried...
"It is a very investment-friendly country, with 3.5% annual growth, low inflation, a stable exchange rate and a $113 billion economy. I believe many investors should be looking at Guatemala right now — because this is Guatemala’s moment."...
"Over several months, more than 2,000 people across the country participated in around 160 participatory workshops, moderated by our technicians and by UN Tourism, where all the inputs were collected. It was fascinating because we went to indigenous communities that had never been heard before...
"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...
"As far as I am concerned as the CEOr of Banco G&T Continental — and I know many of my colleagues share this view — we open our doors to all foreign investors who have come to learn about Guatemala. The only thing that can...
"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."...