Guatemala
The President Who Almost Wasn’t
Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?
El Presidente que casi no lo fue
El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, estuvo a punto de ser impedido de asumir el cargo. ¿Podrá prosperar ahora su iniciativa de reformar el país?
Guatemala by the Numbers
AQ tracks key societal, economic, and governance data on Central America’s largest country.
Timeline: Guatemala’s 2023 Election Crisis
Traditional powers tried to control the 2023 election, but demonstrations and international support allowed a reformer to overcome a gauntlet of challenges.
A “New Day” for Guatemala?
The Central American country has reasons to be optimistic, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
NEW AQ: Reasons for Hope in Guatemala
Central America’s most populous country faces big challenges, but President Bernardo Arévalo is making progress.
Guatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington
President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.
Guatemala: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
Mexico Needs a New Strategy for the Northern Triangle
The next administration should work more closely with its neighbors to address migration.
Arévalo Wants to Change Guatemala. Some Say He’s Moving Too Slowly.
The center-left president has made small gains in his first 100 days in office, though slow progress is setting off alarm bells among supporters.
Guatemala’s New Foreign Policy May Start with the U.S.
President Arévalo seeks to reinsert his country into the global stage, and his first U.S. trip may set the tone for the nascent administration.
The Intense Year Ahead for Guatemala’s New President
Bernardo Arévalo faces severe obstacles to reform after a chaotic inauguration, but his reputation as a quiet conciliator matches the moment.
To Save Guatemala’s Democracy, the U.S. Needs Private Sector Friends
The U.S. and the EU can use economic incentives to convince the nation’s elite to support Bernardo Arévalo.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan
The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.
