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.
Chiapas Fears Organized Crime, and Military Intervention
Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.
Guatemala: A Strategy to Protect Bernardo Arévalo
International support will be key to ensuring Guatemala’s president-elect takes office, despite corrupt forces working against him.
The Tough Road Ahead for Guatemala’s President-Elect
Recent raids show the daunting challenges facing Bernardo Arévalo as his anti-corruption strategy takes shape.
REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.
Even in Guatemala’s Small Towns, This Election Feels Huge
AQ’s columnist attended rallies in the campaign’s final days. Everyone seemed aware of the stakes for democracy.
After Ruling, More Trouble Likely for Guatemala’s Democracy
A judge threw presidential elections into disarray as Bernardo Arévalo and his Semilla party face disqualification.
Seven Decades After Guatemala Coup, Bernardo Arévalo Sees a Dramatic Rise
The son of a trailblazing president will face a powerful political establishment in a runoff election.
REACTION: Guatemala’s Surprising Runoff
Front-runner Sandra Torres will face unexpected second-place finisher Bernardo Arévalo on August 20.
