Stories from Guatemala

Environmental expert Benedicto Lucas warns that the El Niño phenomenon could interrupt rainfall patterns this year. This disruption may significantly impact local farmers depending on the cycle's behavior. Experts from Inciveg are monitoring the situation to interpret potential changes in the upcoming rainy season. The Guatemalan Institute of Meteorology (INCIBUM) presented climate perspectives for May, June, and July. These forecasts consider a potential transition to a warm phase associated with the El Niño phenomenon during this period.

Guatemala has achieved a historic milestone by selling carbon credits to the World Bank. The initiative involved a multi-agency mission including MAGA, MARN, MINFIL, INAP, and CONAP. The program supported over 1,000 forestry projects and benefited more than 230,000 people. The sale generated 175 million quetzales for forest conservation efforts. The results are expected to benefit more than 230,000 people directly and indirectly. Projects that did not receive payment by the end of 2025 are scheduled to receive partial payments in the first quarter of 2026. The board noted that global economic growth perspectives remain positive for the current and upcoming year. This outlook is reportedly driven by resilient private consumption. The decision was announced by Winston Kano.