AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Protests & Security: Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo says politicians and criminal groups financed road blockades and violence during last week’s fuel-price protests, while the government moves to ease the impact of higher energy costs and restore traffic. Energy Policy: Guatemala also cleared 34 remaining road blockades after court-ordered action, with the last routes reopened late Friday, as diesel and gasoline price caps were approved. E10 Ethanol Push: Guatemala’s E10 program is drawing U.S. ethanol exporters’ attention after recent imports, with industry leaders pointing to fast-growing regional demand for blending. Digital Trade Rules: A new critique warns that the U.S. “Agreements on Reciprocal Trade” could restrict developing countries’ choice of ICT suppliers, including deals that cover Guatemala. Food Export & Retail: Guatemala’s food scene gets a boost as 43 Korean firms join a major K-Food expo, signaling continued growth in Korean food imports and local tastings. Plastic Waste Pressure: A report flags Guatemala among Latin America’s plastic-waste pollution hotspots after China’s import ban, citing limited local waste capacity and rising health risks. Construction/Industry Tech: A Guatemala-linked creative studio reports production and publishing milestones with international support, aiming to advance a martial-arts action film adaptation.
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