The struggle of the Sámi people (present in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia) for autonomy, cultural preservation, and the defense of their lands against climate change and extractive industries was highlighted in Guatemala by Tom Sottinen, President of the Sami Parliament of Norway. He spoke during a discussion organized by the Presidential Commission Against Discrimination … Read more

At a recent event of Guatemalan agricultural entrepreneurs, with the presence of five ministers of the new government (MAGA, Economy, Environment, Labor, and Communication), essential issues for the business agenda were discussed. Each of these officials was pleased to present the ministerial perspectives. The Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, Miriam Roquel, stressed the importance … Read more

The Republic of Guatemala has built its national economy around the agro-export sector, primarily focusing on sugar, palm oil, coffee, bananas, and some non-traditional products like vegetables and flowers. There are several possibilities and exceptions in place for the production of agroindustrial products that contribute and support various industries within the country. Despite this, the … Read more

South Africa, also called “the cradle of human kind”, is a complex bio-diverse country with violent historical events, especially, during and after the colonization period. The territory of South Africa was colonized by different Europeans, firstly the Portuguese in the 15th century. They established commercial routes along the coast but did not establish significant settlements. … Read more