Economy

• Guatemala is the largest economy in Central America and is currently somewhat stable.

• Guatemala is the fifth poorest economy in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with persistently high rates of poverty and inequality.

• Guatemala also has the sixth highest rate of chronic malnutrition in the world and the highest in LAC.

• Climate is ideal for growing coffee, sugar, bananas, cardamom, and vegetables. These are the main products exported

• 75% of the population live below the poverty level.