56 Years Later: Our Republic Under Siege Again
In November 1970, Guatemala declared a nationwide State of Siege for the last time. General Carlos Arana Osorio was governing, and the country had spent
June 3, 2026
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From the private sector, he leads Improvement & Progress, S.A., where he promotes artificial intelligence as a tool that enhances human potential. His approach combines accelerated digital transformation, data-driven decision-making based on information verified at its source, and a demanding principle: when answers do not exist, experimentation, measurement, and knowledge creation continue until the models work. Guided by this philosophy, he develops high-value, customized solutions to complex challenges, integrating technology, strategy, and human behavior to transform information into results.
With more than twenty years of international experience, he is a columnist for Republica.gt and the author of Where Do We Come From, Guatemala?
He holds a clear conviction: societies do not progress by merely addressing poverty; they advance when they are able to create wealth sustainably for the majority of their citizens.
Dr. Ramiro Bolaños, who has devoted many years to studying the history of Guatemala and the region, offers a unique contribution through a series of books. Drawing on countless sources, he recounts the history of the various civilizations and cultures that have inhabited these lands since their origins, exploring their evolution, challenges, achievements, advances, and setbacks. Through this work, he provides readers with a broad and insightful perspective on the historical processes that have shaped Guatemala and its place within the wider regional context.
In November 1970, Guatemala declared a nationwide State of Siege for the last time. General Carlos Arana Osorio was governing, and the country had spent
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I do not believe in privileges or special conditions for specific sectors, but I do believe in country models that allow nations to compete among
In 1960, Guatemala ranked as the 11th economy in wealth per person within the Central American and Caribbean bloc. By 2024, it had fallen to