Is Guatemala Safe for Foreigners? Guide
Is Guatemala safe for foreigners? Get 2026 crime data, safe zones, travel warnings, and safety routines for Antigua, Atitlán, and...
September 9, 2026Section
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Guatemala’s Congress Caps Fuel Prices After Blockades, but Pumps Must Wait
Fuel costs drove Guatemala's inflation up and sparked road blockades. Congress has voted a price cap, but it is unsigned...
September 9, 2026
Guatemala Diesel Cap Proposed as Road Blockades Continue
President Arevalo has sent Congress a bill capping diesel at about US$5.12 a gallon, as fuel-price road blockades enter a...
September 8, 2026
Guatemala Bodies in Bags: 65 Logged So Far This Year
Guatemala's Public Ministry has registered 65 bodies found wrapped in bags, sacks or barrels this year, and says it cannot...
September 6, 2026
Guatemala Residency: Income Rules for Expats
Learn Guatemala residency income thresholds, fees, documents, and timelines for rentista and pensionado visas in 2026.
September 6, 2026
IMF Confirms Guatemala Economy Grew 4.3 Percent as Remittances Hit 21 Percent of GDP
Guatemala economy expands above trend as remittances reached 21% of GDP in 2025. Investors weigh fiscal policy and succession risk...
September 5, 2026
Guatemala Ports Law Signed, Creating a National Port Authority
President Arevalo signed the Guatemala ports law on September 2, creating an autonomous port authority and 50-year contracts for private...
September 4, 2026
Guatemala Fuel Protests Shut Border Crossings: What Travelers and Expats Need to Know
Fuel protests, El Carmen border closed, Q40.95 gas, no end date: what Guatemala's road blockades mean for travelers and expats.
September 2, 2026
Guatemala Drought Wipes Out Maize in 36,000 Dry Corridor Households
Guatemala drought destroyed maize in 36,431 Dry Corridor households, an Oxfam study finds. Prices jumped 95.84% in Quiché; Insivumeh sees...
September 1, 2026