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Guatemala

Republic of Guatemala

Americas

UN Member since 1945

Member of NAM, OAS.

Population

17.6M

GDP

$95.4B

Capital

Guatemala City

Government

Unitary presidential constit...

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

4.6 / 10

UN voting record

How Guatemala votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

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Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

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Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

Guatemala's foreign policy focuses on economic development, migration (with a large diaspora in the US), Central American integration through SICA, and trade liberalisation under CAFTA-DR. Guatemala is one of a diminishing number of states recognising Taiwan, which influences its relationship with China.

The country seeks to balance US economic dependence with regional solidarity and has prioritised food security, anti-narcotics cooperation, and addressing root causes of migration in international forums.

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MUN Delegate Guide

As Guatemala, you represent Central America's largest nation with a complex legacy. Your civil war peace process (brokered by the UN) gives you credibility on peacebuilding and transitional justice. Champion indigenous rights -- Guatemala has one of the hemisphere's largest indigenous populations.

Coordinate with the Northern Triangle (Honduras, El Salvador) on migration and security issues. The Belize territorial dispute is sensitive -- handle it carefully and emphasise your commitment to ICJ adjudication.

Guatemala's Taiwan recognition is a distinctive position. Use it strategically but be aware it limits engagement with China. Focus on development, food security, and disaster preparedness as priorities that unite your coalition.