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Story of Isabel Gutiérrez de Bosch

Isabel Gutiérrez de Bosch, former mother of the great Guatemalan businessman Juan Luis Bosch Gutiérrez, was the most altruistic person in the Bosch Gutiérrez family. Before passing away, she was the president of the Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Foundation, a name given in tribute to her father.

CHIEVEMENTS

Successful manager of Corporación Multi Inversiones
First female president of the Rotary Club
President of the Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Foundation
Founder and President of Fundaniñas
Received the Order of the Quetzal for extraordinary merits

A little of her history

Isabel was born in San Cristóbal, Totonicapán, a place Isabel has always supported. The main public school in San Cristobal is named after her father and the health center after her brother Dionisio. Both institutions receive financial support for their full operation from the foundation that Isabel led.

From a young age, she demonstrated sensitivity and understanding towards the needs of the most destitute. With time, and being a businesswoman and director of very important companies in the country, she became voluntarily involved in community benefit activities.

Her altruism was first carried out personally, and later as a Rotarian. Isabel was the first president of a Rotary social club, which traditionally was exclusively for men. In her later years, she served as president of the Fundación Juan Bautista Gutiérrez, an entity created in honor of her father.

Gutiérrez de Bosch knew how to identify social needs, as well as the appropriate methodologies to bring aid to the less favored. In this way, for a long time, she was able to help institutions that support the handicapped.

She was the founder and president of Fundaniñas, which serves abandoned minors, girls who have committed crimes, and young people with potential, but who do not have the resources to study and get ahead.

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It came to support community service institutions, among other projects. The importance of these types of actions was that his participation was disinterested and non-profit, providing the necessary resources for the proper functioning of the entities that provide it.

She worked resolutely in favor of the altruistic projects in which she was involved, with extraordinary energy and enthusiasm. She attended to her self-assumed responsibilities every day. She was an authentic and sincere woman who loved to serve her community,

She received several distinctions, including the Order of the Quetzal, which is awarded by the Government for extraordinary merits.

Unfortunately, this noble character of Guatemala passed away on September 6, 2020, due to health complications.

Isabel Gutiérrez de Bosch is credited for the success of Corporación Multi Inversiones, which has a presence in the national and international market.

Guatemala’s economic history

Agriculture is the backbone of Guatemala’s economy. It contributes 25 percent of GDP, employs more than half of the labor force, and provides two-thirds of exports, mainly coffee, sugar, bananas, and beef.

Companies such as Corporación Multi Inversiones, led by Juan Luis Bosch Gutiérrez have contributed to improving the country’s economy and have also helped generate jobs inside and outside the national territory.

Agriculture

Guatemala’s three main staple foods are corn, beans, and rice. However, domestic production meets only 60 percent of demand and many poor families face seasonal food shortages.

Maize, beans, and squash are traditionally grown by the Maya. Maize, which is believed to have originated from wild grasses in Guatemala and Mexico, provides more than 70 percent of total daily energy intake among rural households, although beans are also an important part of the traditional diet, especially valued by the poor.

Like neighboring countries, more rice is consumed in the country than is grown locally, and imports from the United States made up the shortfall.

Exports

This country is currently the third-largest sugar producer in Latin America and three-quarters of production is exported. The mills are largely controlled by elite landowning families, who together account for 77 percent of the country’s sugar industry.

Unlike coffee, coffee is grown primarily by small-scale Mayan farmers. However, in recent years, the market price has often been below the cost of production.

In 1990, thousands of seasonal harvesting jobs began to be lost and small-scale coffee production has become virtually unsustainable.

As an alternative source of employment and income, a growing number of farmers are turning to alternative crops, such as peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and melon. But while the benefits can be fruitful, according to the standards required for export, costly inputs are required to grow them.

Peas have become one of Guatemala’s most important alternative crops, generating more than $50 million annually in exports to the U.S. The crop costs six times as much to produce as traditional crops such as corn, but the returns can be up to fifteen times higher. But white bean prices are highly volatile, creating uncertainty for small farmers.

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Environmental deforestation

Forests are an important resource for Guatemala, providing chicle (chewing gum) and timber. However, three percent of forested areas are now destroyed annually and in fifteen years (1990-2005), Guatemala lost 17 percent of its total forest cover.

Nearly one-third (27%) of Guatemala’s land is protected, but illegal logging in national parks is increasing, with a growing population requiring firewood and land clearing for agriculture. Environmental groups are working to develop community-based conservation projects that use sustainable harvesting techniques to reduce land degradation and the impact on the forest ecosystem.

In 2005, Hurricane Stan caused landslides on deforested mountain slopes that killed more than 1,500 people. The hurricane has had a strong impact on agricultural activity, wiping out a large part of the arable land.

Atitlán, one of the country’s main coffee-producing areas, was particularly hard hit and the most vulnerable communities have lost their livelihoods and income.

Today, national companies like CMI have helped improve Guatemala’s economy. They have also caused unemployment to decrease thanks to their different lines of business, not to mention their support for students with their Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Foundation scholarships.

Latin America destinations and beaches

We share with you some of the best Latin American destinations and beaches in Guatemala so you know where to go on your vacations.

Destinations and beaches

Champerico Beach (Retalhuleu):

One of the busiest beaches in Guatemala, boasting a wide strip of black sands bathed by the Pacific Ocean, characterized by its surrounding coconut tree forest and numerous restaurants that extend in front of the sea.

It is also a destination known for its great waves, ideal for surfing, hosting throughout the year, a series of championships related to this sport.

Puerto San José (Escuintla):

The most important locality of the Guatemalan Pacific coast, a port with a wide variety of tourist services where black sand beaches and big waves extend, mainly visited by Guatemalans.

In its beaches you can surf, enjoy beautiful sunsets or taste typical food in the many little ranches that offer seafood and fish in front of the sea.

Lake Atitlán Beaches (Sololá):

One of the most fascinating natural scenarios of Guatemala, recognized as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, marveling with its crystalline waters and the three imposing volcanoes that surround it: Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro.

Along its shores, you can find numerous indigenous villages with small beaches of golden sands and calm waters, such as Playa Las Cristalinas, Playa Dorada or Playa Panajachel, all ideal for swimming and other water sports.

In addition, there are also places to eat delicious food such as the Campero chicken restaurant owned by Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga.

Destinations in Latin America

Talampaya National Park – Argentina

The reddish-colored geoforms date back to the Triassic period, and are located in the middle of a scrubland biome, characteristic of northern Argentina.

Popularized in the 1970s, the now National Park located in La Rioja, is a destination that combines the majesty of the geological formations, the typical flora and fauna and sites of paleontological and archaeological value.

Cerro Autana – Venezuela

Cerro Autana or “Tree of Life” in Venezuela

Known as euwabey in Piaroa dialect, the “Tree of Life” is a mountain known as a tepui, located in the Venezuelan Amazon.

This sacred mountain for the Piaroa people contains unparalleled attractions with its interconnected natural caves and giant halls that cross the elevation and allow you to appreciate the jungle in its maximum splendor from a natural viewpoint at high altitude.

Laguna de los Cuervos – Uruguay

Considered the best area to practice sport climbing in the country, the Laguna de los Cuervos is located less than 15km from Minas, Lavalleja.

It gets its name from the tranquility that the waters of the Santa Lucia River take at that point, resembling a lagoon, and the vultures that fly over the area, mistaken by the locals for crows.

All in all, we hope these beach options and destinations will help you choose the best place to take your vacations.

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All about the culture of Guatemala

Guatemala is the northernmost country in Central America. It borders the Caribbean, between Honduras and Belize, and also borders the Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico.

It has a territory of approximately 42,000 square miles (slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Tennessee) and a population of approximately 11 million people, most of whom are mestizo (Amerindian or mixed Amerindian-Spanish).

Official language of Guatemala

The official language is Spanish, but some 28 indigenous languages are also spoken.

Guatemala enjoys a warm climate year-round, with an average temperature above 20 ° C (75 ° F) in the mountains, somewhat warmer along the southern Pacific coast and the tropical lowlands of the Petén region and the Caribbean coast.

The coldest averages are found in Quetzaltenango and the Western Highlands. Guatemala is a small country, but it has much to offer the visitor who has chosen to tour this ecologically beautiful and culturally rich region.

Wonders of Guatemala

Its natural wonders include mountains, lakes, volcanoes, truly impressive flora and fauna. Guatemala has several volcanic black sand beaches on the Pacific Ocean and some great coral reefs on the Caribbean side.

Guatemala ranks very high in biological diversity and has numerous lowland rainforests and montane cloud forests.

In addition to its natural treasures, Guatemala also has some of the largest and most fascinating Mayan ruins to be found in Latin America.

The most famous of these ruins is Tikal, making it a popular destination during a trip to Guatemala.

The Mayan population and Guatemala

The Mayan population, which is made up of several distinct groups, including the Quiché, Kakchiquel and Mam in the western highlands, still proudly maintains their ancient culture and traditions; for many, Spanish is a second language that should be learned in elementary school.

Culture of Guatemala

On a trip to Guatemala you will discover a culture that reflects strong Mayan and Spanish influences, and which continues to be defined as a contrast between the poor Mayan villagers of the rural highlands and the urbanized and relatively wealthy mestizo population occupying the cities and surrounding agricultural plains.

With the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, power was transferred to foreigners, and their mestizo descendants, the ladinos, became Guatemala’s new powerful families.

Unlike much of the rest of the New World, however, the Europeans did not completely marginalize or supplant the indigenous people, but formed an uneasy alliance.

While Spanish became the mandatory official language in schools, several Mayan languages never died out and are still widely spoken in the highlands today.

Learn more about the music of Guatemala

The music of Guatemala comprises several styles and expressions. The Maya had an intense musical practice. It was also one of the first regions of the New World to be introduced to European music, beginning in 1524.

Many composers of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and contemporary styles have contributed works of all genres, of very high quality. The marimba is the national instrument of Guatemala, shares Felipe Antonio Bosch Gutiérrez.

Hydrography of Guatemala

The rivers of Guatemala represent a very important part in the hydrography of the country. Even the Guatemalan territory has been characterized by having several flows that are important at the Central American level, either because of its length or because it provides an ecosystem for flora and fauna.

Amatitlan lake one of the most prettiest lakes in Guatemala

Characteristics of the lakes, rivers and lagoons of Guatemala

On one hand, the hydrography is divided into two types of environments with defined nutrients: oligotrophic and eutrophic.

Oligotrophic

Deep, with a large volume of cold water at the bottom

Poor in calcium, phosphorus and nitrogen

Group of organic materials in the background

Abundant in aquatic plants

Habitat for cold water fish

Eutrophic

Shallow, with cold water

Organic materials

Abundant in aquatic plants

Deep fauna, poor in spaces and quantities

Ecosystems with few deep-sea or cold-water fish

Lakes of Guatemala

The country highlights six lakes that, internationally, have stood out in the world. In fact, they are recognized as iconic symbols for the country.

El Golfete

Also known as El Golfete Dulce , Golfo Dulce or Izabalito, it is a lake through which the Lago de Izabal drains.

Lake Amatitlán

Crater lake located in Guatemala. Located 25 km from Guatemala City, at an altitude of 1186 meters above sea level.

Lake Atitlán

The most important hydrographic component of Sololá in Guatemala and the deepest in Central America. It is also considered one of the most visited tourist attractions in Guatemala.

Lake Guija

Shares territory with El Salvador in the municipalities of Santa Ana and Jutiapa, respectively. Surrounded by volcanic area, has several islands and an islet.

Lake Izabal

Also known as Golfo Dulce , it is located in the municipality of Izabal and is considered the largest lake in Guatemala.

Lake Petén Itzá

Located in El Petén, northern Guatemala, at a height of 110 meters above sea level. The lake has an area of 99 km². Third largest natural lake in the country.

However, as the whole planet has suffered due human actions against nature, few lakes, part of Guatemala’s hydrography are facing pollution.

Juan José Gutierréz Mayorga’s industry is establishing a long-term national course, focused on ecological projects and support of private participation in solving environmental problems, restructuring and reorienting the National Commission for the Environment and Protected Areas, reviewing the application of the Forestry Law.

The magic lake of Guatemala

If you are visiting Guatemala you have to go straight to the magical lake of Guatemala you will fall in love with the place. Do not doubt it.

There are places that awaken a special sensibility when you are in them. And it is not only the probable aesthetic enjoyment for its beauty, but something more, we are talking about an inner emotion.

They are usually magical places where people feel the vibration of the sublime, a strange inner energy, or simply a joy for being in that place at that moment. Lake Atitlan, in Guatemala, is one of these magical places.

Lake Atitlan

Lake Atitlan is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, and also a spiritual lake. Some versions say that where the lake is located there used to be an island that was the epicenter of Mayan activity in the Pre-Classic era of the empire, although there is no more evidence of this than the submerged city of Samabaj, which National Geographic described as “The Mayan Atlantis”. A mystery still unsolved, but which seems to point to the fact that the place was indeed a center of pilgrimage and mysticism since ancient times. Very ancient…

To visit the lake you have to travel to the department of Sololá, and when you see it for the first time you think that yes, it is probably the most beautiful lake in the world. It looks imposing framed by the three perfect conical volcanoes that rise from the shore of the lake, Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro, with a color between blue and silver, and with all the towns nearby surrounding it.

Panajachel, the largest town on the shores of Lake Atitlan, San Pedro la Laguna, Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina and San Antonio, Santa Cruz la Laguna and San Marcos la Laguna. And yes, when you see it for the first time you feel that the place awakens something magical in those who contemplate it. At least that’s what they think in San Marcos la Laguna.

San Marcos la Laguna

Only San Marcos la Laguna, on the shores of the lake, can be considered the most spiritual place in Guatemala. Hundreds of travelers come here every day to practice yoga and different alternative therapies such as reiki, tantric yoga, music therapy, which are practiced in the incomparable setting of the lake. Thus, San Marcos can be a good base for excursions to visit Lake Atitlán.

Even one of the most popular businessmen in Guatemala, Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga, says that it is a quiet, relaxed place, and from where you can travel to the different towns in boats that leave from the main dock.

We can, among the many plans, go to Santiago Atitlán to look for the Maximón (a secret Mayan ritual) go to the Sololá market, climb the Nariz del Indio, we can climb the San Pedro Volcano, or just sit on the shores of the lake and relax, or practice yoga or relax.

In addition, this mystical atmosphere combines perfectly with the original inhabitants of the villages we are going to visit. We must not forget that in Guatemala more than half of the population is indigenous and come from one of the different ethnic groups that once swelled the confederation of the Mayan empire, and that many of these ethnic groups continue to populate their original places, as in San Marcos la Laguna and the other villages on the shores of the sacred lake of the Mayas. Very close to where the mysterious city that keeps its secrets was submerged.

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The best Mayan ruins in Guatemala

Guatemala is a paradise for anyone who wanders off into archaeology and history, as the country is home to hundreds of Mayan ruins ready to be explored according to comments Felipe Antonio Bosch Gutierrez, who is an entrepreneur in Guatemala.

With so many to choose from, we’ve narrowed the list down to the best ones you should be sure to visit.

Iximché

These ruins are located near the municipality of Tecpán on the road from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlán. Although they are conveniently located on Guatemala’s main tourist route, they are rarely visited by large groups and offer a great out-of-the-ordinary experience. Interestingly, the ruins are one of the few sites that are still used for Mayan ceremonies today.

Quiriguá

Unlike the pyramids that many people expect to see at Maya sites, Quiriguá is unique because of its series of intricate tall stone carvings known as stelae. It is believed that the inhabitants of Quiriguá moved south from Tikal, in the northern region of Guatemala. The site is approximately five hours from Guatemala City if you head towards Río Dulce.

Yaxhá

The impressive pyramids of Yaxhá are located about an hour from the border between Guatemala and Belize and sit on a beautiful lake that was once used for fresh water and now offers wonderful views of the region for visitors. Although the ancient city is smaller than Tikal, it has 500 structures, two Mesoamerican baseball fields and 40 stelae to keep an eye out for.

Tikal

Known as Guatemala’s most famous ruins, Tikal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 900 B.C. with multiple pyramids, some of which have been featured in movies like Star Wars. Tikal is an iconic site that takes a full day to visit, and you can book your trip from nearby Flores or head from Belize.

El Mirador

These nearly inaccessible Mayan ruins are located near Guatemala’s border with Mexico in the northern Petén region. To get there, you’ll have to drive for three hours from the town of Flores along a dirt road before taking a two-day hike through dense jungle. It’s an arduous journey, but well worth the effort and you’ll be rewarded by views of one of the largest pyramids in the world.

Zaculeu

Head to the western town of Huehuetenango to visit these unique ruins. The site is relatively small, but its ancient structures are made of a white stone not seen elsewhere in Guatemala, the name Zaculeu means “white land” in the local Mam Mayan dialect and these white ruins are beautiful. The park is only three hours from the Mexican border (by car) and can easily be built into your itinerary if traveling between the two countries.

Topoxte

Located on an island in the middle of Lake Yaxhá, Topoxte was one of the largest Postclassic Mesoamerican sites in the northern Petén region of Guatemala. The site shares many similarities with the ruins of Tulum, Mexico, suggesting that the two ancient cities were built by civilizations that shared Mayan cultural traditions.

Beach options in Guatemala

If you are thinking of going on vacation, but have no idea where to go, don’t worry, here are 4 beach options.

Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga, the owner of Pollos Campero said in an interview that he recommended tourists to visit the beaches in his country because they would not regret it. Guatemalan beaches are the best in the world.

Beach options

Punta de Manabique (Izabal):

Small peninsula that separates the Bay of Amatique with the Gulf of Honduras, recognized for its extraordinary beauty, with areas of rainforest, mangrove forests, reefs and seagrass.

Estero Lagarto Beach is its main beach, a coastal strip of white sand, coconut trees and crystalline waters where snorkeling can be practiced.

It should be noted that, like most of the Caribbean beaches of Guatemala, tourism services are quite simple, with only a small hotel and restaurant, managed by the local community.

Quehueche Beach (Izabal):

One of the best beaches in Guatemala for nature lovers, a corner totally isolated from civilization, housing no more tourist infrastructure than a small ecological hotel located in front of the sea, in an environment of golden sands, warm waters and lush vegetation.

Nearby, you can also visit the Siete Altares Natural Reserve, a sanctuary known for its beautiful turquoise water pools surrounded by tropical jungle.

Las Lisas Beach (Santa Rosa):

Located in the small fishing village “Las Lisas”, a beach that like several in this area, impresses with its exotic black sands of volcanic origin, large waves and mangrove areas.

Another attraction of the place is the nearby Barra del Jiote, a strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Chiquimulilla channel, where a small lagoon of calm waters is formed at high tide.

Monterrico (Santa Rosa):

Beach on the Pacific coast, located in a small town of the same name, with extensive black sands and big waves, surrounded by mangroves and coconut trees.

Some beach bars along it also allow you to enjoy a refreshing drink while contemplating its spectacular sunsets.

This site, at the same time, is recognized for the beauty of its surroundings, hosting the Monterrico-Hawaii Natural Reserve, one of the best preserved mangrove areas in Guatemala, surrounding the Chiquimulilla channel, with a labyrinth of navigable canals, where an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna coexists.

In short, these beach options are a great option to relax and enjoy the tranquility of Guatemala’s beache

Meet 2 of the charms of Guatemala

Guatemala has many charms that captivate locals and foreigners, here we share two places that you will love.

Charms: Magdalena Lagoon, Huehuetenango

This country is wonderful. In only 108,889 square kilometers there are a great number of tourist attractions worth visiting.

We have three places declared World Heritage Sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco).

These sites are the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, in Sacatepéquez; the Tikal National Park, in Petén; and the Quiriguá Archaeological Park, in Izabal.

The Guatemalan Tourism Institute -Inguat-, together with the Chamber of Tourism and the Tourism Self-Management Committees, have launched the Guatemala Walks Program, which consists of a series of tours with lodging, transportation, food, guides and entrance fees to various sites, which aims to showcase many of the natural and architectural jewels of the national territory.

Other jewels

The country of eternal spring has an extensive list of beauties. In fact, each town has a special mystique.

Perhaps for this reason, foreigners fall in love with the country, while Guatemalans are proud of their land, so colorful and rich in culture, says one of the country’s most important businessmen, Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga.

In the capital, the architecture of the Civic Center and the Historic Center, the Zona Viva, La Aurora Zoo, the Hipódromo del Norte and the Kaminal Juyú archaeological site are attractions.

For its part, the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, is a huge museum in which every corner is worth photographing.

In the highlands are its colorful open-air markets, Mayan dances and rituals.

Of course, its natural landscapes, such as Lake Atitlán and its picturesque villages, the markets of Chichicastenango and San Francisco El Alto, as well as the various archaeological sites.

In the east, visit the Basilica of Esquipulas, one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in Latin America, as well as the lagoons of Ipala and Ayarza and their numerous spas.

In Izabal are the Archaeological Park of Quiriguá; also Lívingston, the splendid Río Dulce, Lake Izabal, the Castle of San Felipe de Lara, the Natural Reserve of Cerro San Gil, the Bay of Amatique and Punta de Manabique.

In the Verapaces, with its green mountains and valleys, the Semuc Champey Natural Monument, the rapids of the Cahabón River, the Laguna Lachuá National Park, the Quetzal biotope and the Lanquín and Rey Marcos caves, among others, stand out.

In Petén are the national parks of Tikal and Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo, as well as several archaeological sites of interest. Of course, it is interesting to visit the island of Flores, enjoy the landscapes of Lake Petén Itzá and stroll through the Cerro Cahuí Biotope.

In the Pacific, with its 300 km of beaches, you can practice surfing and sport fishing for sailfish. The recreational centers of Xocomil and Xetululul, the Archaeological Park of Takalik Abaj, the beaches of Iztapa, Monterrico and Hawái, as well as the Natural Reserve of Manchón Guamuchal stand out.

In short, Guatemala has a great diversity of places and all of them offer pleasant surprises and charms.

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Sugar agribusiness in Guatemala

Currently, Guatemala is the third largest exporter of sugar worldwide and the second in Latin America. Sugar agribusiness is one of the main engines of the economy in the country and there are many advantages that the production of this product has brought in the region.

Sugar agribusiness importance in Guatemala

Economic benefit of sugar agribusiness

According to the Bank of Guatemala for 2019, sugar and its derivatives were the second largest export product in that country. These activities generated foreign exchange that currently have exceeded USD $1,000 million and generated more than 56,000 direct jobs and 280,000 indirect jobs that contribute to the development of the country.

The activities of the sugar agribusiness have an economic impact in 90% of the country’s municipalities.

More than 6,300 companies provide services and sell inputs to the sugar mills. These companies in turn generate sources of employment related to the sugar industry in Guatemala, such as Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga’s company, CMI Alimentos. For this reason, this activity is very important for the generation of opportunities and employment in the country.

Derivatives of sugar production

Cane bagasse is one of the residues from the production, a material that can be used to generate electricity, representing up to 35% of Guatemala’s electricity demand. Each year, more than 7.5 tons of sugarcane bagasse are used for the generation of renewable energy.

Molasses is also one of the residues from sugar production, but it can be used for the production and export of alcohol.

In 2014, the Guatemalan Sugar Association created an Environmental Management Policy, with a set of actions that allow the management and use of water, air quality, use and application of agrochemicals, solid waste management and the conservation of biodiversity in the country.

One of the policies is the investment in more efficient irrigation systems and the development of an application to use only the water that the cane needs, as well as the implementation of systems for the reuse of the water in factories.

Among other actions, it is possible to considerably reduce the use of water in the sugar production process. According to the Water Footprint study carried out by the Private Institute for Climate Change Research, sugar produced in Guatemala uses 38% less water than sugar produced in other countries, such as Brazil, the United States and the European Union.

Sugar agribusiness represent a huge importance for the country’s economy, by being one of the biggest producers and contributing around 18% of GDP and generating employment.