The Debt of Failure: Who Will Rescue Guatemala from Its Own Government?
Imagine a country where every family contributes over $5,000 a year to the government—only to receive broken roads, stagnant schools, and understocked hospitals. That’s Guatemala in 2025. With a national budget of 148 billion quetzales (around $19.2 billion), the government allocates between 65% and 70% to operating expenses—salaries, contracts, and administration—leaving mere scraps for real […]