Fuel Protests & Security: Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo said politicians and criminal groups financed roadblocks and violence during last week’s fuel-price protests, while the government moves to cap prices and restore traffic after 34 blocked points were cleared. E10 Ethanol Push: Guatemala’s upcoming E10 program is drawing U.S. ethanol exporters’ attention after imports topped 13 million gallons, with industry leaders calling it a growth opening for U.S. production. Digital Trade Rules: A new critique of U.S. “reciprocal trade” agreements warns Guatemala and other partners may face limits on choosing ICT suppliers, raising concerns for internet access and infrastructure autonomy. Food Exports & Retail Demand: Guatemala welcomed a major K-Food push as 43 Korean firms showcased products at a Guatemala City expo, aiming to expand Korean food sales through tastings and buyer meetings. Agribusiness & Climate Stress: Reporting from Lake Güija highlights El Niño-driven rainfall shortfalls affecting fishing, farming, and shared water supplies between Guatemala and El Salvador. Waste & Public Health: A study flags Guatemala among Latin America’s plastic-waste pollution hotspots after China’s import ban, pointing to weak local disposal capacity and rising health risks. Aviation Incident: Amerijet’s Boeing 767-300 freighter was grounded in Guatemala City after a hard landing caused structural fuselage damage. Creative Industry Update: Guatemala’s God of Gods company says it is advancing a feature-film adaptation and publishing plans with ongoing FasterCapital/EquityPilot support.