tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Guatemala 2025-04-02T14:14:04+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-sanctions-corrupt-actors-in-guatemala 2025-04-02T14:14:04+01:00 UK sanctions corrupt actors in Guatemala The UK has sanctioned seven corrupt actors whose actions have undermined democracy and the rule of law in Guatemala. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-visits-peten-to-strengthen-conservation-of-the-mayan-forest 2025-03-28T00:00:00+00:00 British Ambassador visits Peten to strengthen conservation of the Mayan Forest UK assistance continues advancing forests protection and sustainable livelihoods of communities in Peten, as the British Ambassador endorses a conservation agreement during her visit. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-commitment-to-biodiversity-and-community-development-in-the-trifinio-region 2025-03-17T18:33:31+00:00 UK Strengthens Commitment to Biodiversity and Community Development in the Trifinio Region Senior British officials toured Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to witness first-hand the impact of the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welcome-back-to-guatemalan-chevening-scholars-2023-24 2025-03-14T13:12:36+00:00 Welcome Back to Guatemalan Chevening Scholars 2023-24 Ambassador Juliana Correa welcomed the Guatemalan Chevening Scholars who successfully completed their master's programs at prestigious UK universities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-discusses-economic-growth-trade-opportunities-and-investment-climate-with-minister-of-economy 2025-03-05T21:02:27+00:00 British Ambassador discusses economic growth, trade opportunities and investment climate with Minister of Economy The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcia-Quinn on 5 March. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-consultancy-company-highlights-2025-risks-for-businesses 2025-03-04T17:49:51+00:00 UK consultancy company highlights 2025 risks for businesses In 2025, global risks to business will be driven by power vacuums and polarisation, conflict, and the double-edged sword of technological advancement. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-project-will-improve-livelihoods-and-climate-resilience-of-communities-in-alta-verapaz-and-the-dry-corridor 2025-02-06T17:52:58+00:00 UK project will improve livelihoods and climate resilience of communities in Alta Verapaz and the dry corridor A three-year project will provide tools for families in climate sensitive areas to better plan the management of their landscapes and improve well-being of indigenous and ladino communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uks-department-of-business-and-trade-assists-british-companies-in-guatemalas-infrastructure-trade-mission 2025-02-04T16:31:44+00:00 The UK's Department of Business and Trade assists British companies in Guatemala's Infrastructure Trade Mission On February 4-5, the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) organized an Infrastructure Trade Mission aimed at increasing UK's private sector participation in Guatemalan projects. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-will-support-guatemala-to-increase-its-climate-ambitions 2025-01-17T16:18:23+00:00 UK will support Guatemala to increase its climate ambitions The British Ambassador and Minister of Environment discussed opportunities to deepen the longstanding climate partnership between the UK and Guatemala. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/antigua-guatemala-hosts-uks-regional-consular-network 2025-01-15T20:35:28+00:00 Antigua Guatemala hosts UK’s regional consular network Vice Consuls and Consular Agents from Mexico, Central America and Jamaica met for the annual Regional Volunteers� Conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-alumni-address-waste-management-and-pollution-at-rivers-and-the-caribbean-sea 2025-01-13T21:16:21+00:00 Chevening Alumni address waste management and pollution at rivers and the Caribbean Sea Chevening alumni from Guatemala and Honduras organized a roundtable discussion and a documentary screening to discuss solutions to environmental challenges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-project-supports-girls-in-vulnerable-conditions 2024-12-03T21:20:58+00:00 UK project supports girls in vulnerable conditions British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, met with women and girls who are improving their lives with the help of a UK funded project. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-guatemala-discussed-shared-priorities-at-cop29 2024-11-20T14:28:22+00:00 UK and Guatemala discussed shared priorities at COP29 The UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, met with the Guatemalan delegation attending the climate negotiations at COP29. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/guatemalan-private-sector-advocates-to-strengthening-transparency-in-infrastructure-development 2024-11-18T18:00:07+00:00 Guatemalan private sector advocates to strengthening transparency in infrastructure development A delegation from Guatemala joined a regional workshop aimed at promoting public-private collaboration and foster more transparent and data-driven planning and delivery of infrastructure. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-british-ambassador-presents-credentials-to-the-president-of-guatemala 2024-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 New British Ambassador presents credentials to the President of Guatemala The new British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, presented her credentials to President Bernardo Arevalo on 18 November 2024. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/special-envoy-alicia-herbert-travels-to-guatemala 2024-11-07T00:00:00+00:00 Special Envoy Alicia Herbert travels to Guatemala� The UK’s Special Envoy for Gender Equality, Alicia Herbert, will travel to Guatemala Nov 11-12 to visit UK funded projects and meet with Government authorities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-proposals-carta-magna-equalities-enabling-fund-2025-26 2024-10-24T00:00:00+01:00 Call for proposals Carta Magna / Equalities Enabling Fund 2025-26 The British Embassy is now accepting project proposals for Magna Carta Fund and Equalities Enabling Fund for the 2025/2026 financial year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-delegation-visits-guatemala-to-reinforce-environmental-cooperation 2024-10-07T21:51:17+01:00 UK delegation visits Guatemala to reinforce environmental cooperation A delegation from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is in Guatemala 7-14 October to assess progress of the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/collaboration-between-the-uk-and-guatemala-to-enhance-the-armed-forces-strategic-capabilities 2024-10-07T17:26:15+01:00 Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces� strategic capabilities The UK Ministry of Defence and Cranfield University will deliver a one-week Strategic Leadership Programme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-alumni-seek-solutions-to-motagua-river-problem 2024-10-04T16:42:34+01:00 UK alumni seek solutions to Motagua River problem Chevening alumni from Guatemala and Honduras are developing a project to address the pollution of Motagua River, working with authorities and decision makers.