AQ tracks key societal, economic, and governance data on Central America’s largest country.
Guatemala
Guatemala by the Numbers
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Emilie Sweigart
NEW AQ: Reasons for Hope in Guatemala
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AQ Editors
Central America’s most populous country faces big challenges, but President Bernardo Arévalo is making progress.
Guatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington
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Claudia Méndez Arriaza
President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.
Guatemala: A 2025 Snapshot
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Emilie Sweigart
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025.
Mexico Needs a New Strategy for the Northern Triangle
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Brenda Estefan
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.
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Dina Fernández
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.
Democracy Dialogues: Is Latin America's Democracy in Recession?
Freedom House's Michael Abramowitz speaks with AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth about regional political and civil challenges.