Guatemala Garment Jobs: A major labor win for Guatemala’s apparel sector: more than 750 workers tied to Target clothing at a Guatemala factory received nearly $6 million in owed wages and severance after a supplier reneged, with the Worker Rights Consortium calling it the largest single Central America garment payout. Food Security & El Niño: FAO and WFP launched a first-ever joint anticipatory action appeal for US$202 million to protect about 8.8 million people across 22 high-risk countries, warning El Niño could disrupt planting, harvests, and water access. Coffee Costs: Coffee prices are climbing fast as erratic weather hits farms from Brazil to Guatemala, with higher labor, shipping, and trade uncertainty squeezing the supply chain. Central America Fintech: A new look at Guatemala’s 2026 fintech landscape highlights that remittances and household needs—not just apps—are driving digital finance priorities. Trade Signals: USDA data shows U.S. turkey exports hit a record in value in early 2026, with Guatemala among key destinations. Diplomatic Trade Culture: Taiwan’s foreign minister suggested pairing Belize hot sauce with zongzi and a chilled cup of Guatemalan coffee for the Dragon Boat Festival, underscoring Guatemala’s role in regional food diplomacy. Surveillance Exports Watch: Human Rights Watch reports Bulgaria licensed phone-tracking and interception tech linked to NSO/Circles to multiple countries including Guatemala, raising new scrutiny of EU export controls.