New Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Cooperatives to Support Businesses

The administration of President Bernardo Arévalo has introduced a strategic soft credit program designed to shield Guatemala’s most vulnerable economic sectors from rising costs. By leveraging the existing infrastructure of cooperatives, the government aims to inject interest-free liquidity into micro, small, and medium enterprises (mipymes) specifically tasked with the production and distribution of the nation’s … Read more

Propi Raises $4.2M to Digitize Real Estate in Latin America

Latin American Proptech Firm Propi Secures $4.2 Million to Digitize Real Estate Market The Latin American real estate technology platform, Propi, has successfully closed a $4.2 million seed funding round, poised to accelerate the digitization of residential real estate across the region. The investment, finalized this week, will fuel expansion into key markets including Honduras, … Read more

Zorro Caravan Passes Through Sanarate: A Look at the Journey

The Caravana⁤ del Zorro and Italika Guatemala:⁣ A Growing Partnership On February 7, 2026, the “Caravana del Zorro” (Fox Caravan) passed through Sanarate, Guatemala, with continued support from Italika Guatemala [[1]]. This event highlights a collaborative effort that is gaining attention within Guatemala and beyond. While details surrounding the “Caravana del Zorro”⁤ remain limited in … Read more

Canada Faces Guatemala in Pre-World Cup Friendly in Los Angeles

2026-01-17 10:39:00 Cuando el entrenador de la selección de Canadá, Jesse Marsch, convoca a jóvenes a su primer campamento con el equipo nacional, lo primero que le pregunta a los jugadores es: “¿Has visto a la selección de Canadá jugar?”. “La mayoría me dice que sí, y me dicen que es intenso”, explicó riendo Marsch, … Read more