The members of the National Minimum Wage Commission (Comisión Nacional del Salario Mínimo, CNSM) were unable to reach an agreement to fix the payments corresponding to workers that by law must be fixed for the following year. Consequently, it will now be in the hands of the President of the Republic to decide whether to maintain the same figures or to raise them.
The 32nd edition of the Apparel Sourcing Show (APSS) reaffirms this resilience. It is the only regional fair specialized in this industry and this year highlights the sustainability and innovation of the Guatemalan cluster.
With a consolidated ecosystem in the textile industry , Guatemala competes and positions itself as a strategic supplier in the “big leagues” of the sports market. From uniforms to fan apparel, products reach the NBA, NHL and MLB.
The U.S. Embassy reported that the U.S. and Guatemala committed to formalize a work plan to develop Puerto Quetzal, including additional feasibility studies, design planning and training by U.S. experts for the local infrastructure workforce.
