Guatemala

BMI View: Guatemalan economic growth was stronger than expected in 2006, and the outlook is increasingly bright, in our view. Accordingly, we have increased our real GDP growth... 2007-01-02

Guatemala's economic activity index (IMAE) rose by 5.14% y-o-y in September, as an improving inflationary picture (September's consumer inflation came in at just 5.70% y-o-y, compared... 2006-12-05

The countdown to the general elections in November 2007 is underway, and the ruling Gran Alianza National (Gana) party has already encountered problems. With President Oscar Berger... 2006-12-05

Guatemala's merchandise trade deficit came in at US$1.4bn in Q306, increasing by 12.5% y-o-y (down from a 23.1% y-o-y increase in Q305). Exports rose by 21.6% y-o-y in Q306 (up from... 2006-11-28

Alfonso Portillo, the former president of Guatemala, may be forced to return to his native country from Mexico to face charges of fraudulent use of public funds during his mandate.... 2006-11-03

BMI View: Guatemala's hopes of becoming a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in 2007 and 2008 were dashed by a highly politicised voting stalemate in the General Assembly.... 2006-11-02

BMI View: By all indications, and in line with our expectations, the economy is growing at a quicker pace this year than in 2005. According to the IMAE indicator, which offers a... 2006-10-31

BMI View: By all indications, and in line with our expectations, the economy is growing at a quicker pace this year than in 2005. According to the IMAE indicator, which offers a... 2006-10-31

The race to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council is in its final stages, and in our view, the outcome is too close to call. US-backed Guatemala is up against Venezuela... 2006-10-11

BMI View: Inflation in Guatemala in September came in at 5.70%, the lowest since September 2003, 1.74% m-o-m drop in the transport category (a reflection of falling global energy... 2006-10-10