Critical Analysis: Guatemalan Markets: Dominated by Monopolies

Although laws discussing the country’s disfavor for monopolies exist in Guatemala, the lack of enforcement and compliance with these laws has engendered a market riddled with monopolies and oligopolies.  Essentially, there is no antitrust, or “leyes de la competencia,” legislation currently in effect in the country, which turns the current laws into mere words without … Read more

2011 Guatemalan Presidential Elections: a Look into the Future?

Otto Pérez Molina

On September 11, 2011 Guatemalans casted their vote for their next President. Among the ten candidates, none is expected to garner an absolute majority to avoid a second runoff vote in November. One candidate in particular has critics concerned about the future direction of the country. That candidate is Otto Pérez Molina from the Partido Patriota. … Read more

2011 Guatemalan Presidential Elections: a Look into the Future?

Otto Pérez Molina

On September 11, 2011 Guatemalans casted their vote for their next President. Among the ten candidates, none is expected to garner an absolute majority to avoid a second runoff vote in November. One candidate in particular has critics concerned about the future direction of the country. That candidate is Otto Pérez Molina from the Partido Patriota. … Read more