Effects of emigration to the economy and the social areas in Guatemala

Effects of emigration to the economy and the social areas in Guatemala Background and IntroductionGuatemala is one of the historically prominent, culturally diverse, and ecologically beautiful countries in Central America; yet it remains one of the Central American countries highly affected by emigration. Guatemala has a population of about 17.2 million people and has seen … Read more

Guatemala and the US: Migration and Trade Tensions

Guatemala is a Central American country with a deep cultural heritage and an equally complex history. Relations between Guatemala and the US are multileveled in many regards, considering various aspects, such as geography, history, trade, and migration. Among these aspects, from all its considerations, among its most important issues are its migrations and its problems … Read more

Food Security in Guatemala: Malnutrition and Poverty Challenge

Introduction Guatemala, in Central America, is a country of cultural heritage and valuable resources, having great potential in agriculture. However, despite all these factors, severe challenges related to food security and malnutrition in relation to poverty keep haunting the nation. It is reported that one of the countries with the highest malnutrition rates around the … Read more

Effects of Remittances on the Guatemalan Economy

Guatemala, like many other developing countries in the world of today, continues facing its own share of economic hardships, characterized by high levels of poverty and unemployment, underdevelopment. In this regard, remittances-the money sent back by Guatemalans living abroad, mostly in the United States-have become a significant ingredient in the country’s economy. The financial flows … Read more

Recovery Strategies in Post-Pandemic Guatemala’s Education System

Guatemala is a middle-class country in Central America known for its rich cultural diversity. It is a country that faces some of the profound challenges on its coasts, particularly within its education sector. The sector has too many issues on its head, such as low enrollment rates, poor infrastructure, and uneven distribution of education, especially … Read more