Guatemala News
A daily briefing on Guatemala — the top national stories, politics, economy, and culture, in English.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
Guatemala News - Saturday, October 3, 2026 Central bank legal battle: Arévalo swore in Jonathan Menkos as Banguat president Oct 1 (2026-2030 term); Cacif + Allan Rodríguez filed amparos; Constitutional Court gave presidency 48h (deadline Sunday Oct 4) to justify appointment; dispute over Menkos's congressional seat/indefinite leave; Débora Alvarado named finance minister National team: 0-0 draw at Suriname in Paramaribo, Liga de Naciones matchday 3; keeper Kenderson Navarro hero; Guatemala 4 pts, Suriname 7 in Group B; rematch Monday Oct 5 at El Trébol, 6pm local, must-win Liga Nacional: Marqu
Friday, October 2, 2026
Fuel tax relief reaches the pump: stations lowered prices after Decreto 22-2026 took effect Oct 1 (up to Q9.41 super, Q9.10 regular, Q6.34 diesel); SAT updated electronic invoicing so IVA and IDP show zero; relief runs through Dec 31, 2026; Arévalo says global prices drove the problem and further measures may follow when the decree expires Coordinated violence warning: six armed incidents Tuesday in Guatemala City, Villa Nueva and Amatitlán; government (Arévalo, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda) says at least three appear coordinated to force security forces to respond simultaneously an
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Fuel tax relief takes effect today (Decreto 22-2026): IVA and fuel distribution taxes suspended through end of 2026 Débora Alvarado named finance minister; Jonathan Menkos moves to head Junta Monetaria and Banco de Guatemala Arévalo orders investigation into possible army involvement in deaths of 8 people in Huité, Zacapa Guatemala vs Suriname Friday night in Concacaf Nations League, must-win for Gold Cup playoff hopes