AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGuatemala in Concacaf spotlight: The draw for the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League placed Guatemala in Group B alongside Honduras, Jamaica, Suriname, Martinique and El Salvador, with matches running Sept. 25–Oct. 5 (FIFA windows) and the top two advancing to quarterfinals. Community power in Guatemala: Jackson EMC linemen joined other U.S. cooperatives to bring electricity to Guadalupe, building 4+ miles of line and connecting about 55 homes plus two schools and two churches. Trade & tourism ripple effects: The U.S. imposed new 10%–12.5% forced-labor tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including Guatemala, with many product exemptions—an uncertainty factor for travelers and the wider travel supply chain. Regional business ties: Taiwan’s Latin American and Caribbean Trade Office (LACTO) officially opened in Taipei, expanding beyond Belize and Guatemala to six allies, with plans that include tourism promotion. Travel culture note: A KFC x The Simpsons limited menu launched in Spain/Portugal, featuring a “Chillibites” item tied to a “Guatemalan insanity pepper” reference.
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