Defense Procurement Deal: CCC signed a government-to-government MoU with Guatemala’s Ministry of National Defence to speed purchases of Canadian defence and security solutions, covering air/land mobility, surveillance, training, cyber and logistics, with performance assurances backed by Canada. Agri-Fuels Trade: The U.S. says ethanol exports are surging under trade deals and is discussing Guatemala’s planned E10 mandate starting June 30, positioning the U.S. as a key supplier. Garment Supply Chain: Worker Rights Consortium reports that over 750 workers from a Guatemala factory that produced Target clothing received nearly $6M in owed wages and severance after a shutdown, marking a major Central America wage-theft recovery. Human Rights & Tech Exports: Human Rights Watch says Bulgaria licensed surveillance exports tied to Circles BG/NSO-linked tools to repression-risk countries, including Guatemala, renewing scrutiny of EU dual-use controls. Food & Climate Risk: FAO and WFP launched a $202M anticipatory appeal to protect millions in 22 high-risk countries from El Niño impacts that could disrupt planting, harvests and water access. Coffee Prices & Climate: A report links rising coffee costs to climate-driven volatility across origins including Guatemala, alongside labor and shipping pressures. Local Industry Spotlight: A Guatemala coffee appears in a Taiwan diplomatic “zongzi + Guatemalan coffee” celebration, highlighting Guatemala’s beverage branding abroad.