US agreements drive transformative infrastructure and green energy boom in Guatemala
Key agreements with Washington are driving major infrastructure projects, from port expansions to an interoceanic railway. These initiatives are aimed to unlock decades of prosperity and establish Guatemala as a hub for sustainable infrastructure and green energy.
Central America’s largest economy is positioning itself for a major infrastructure expansion, with strong participation from the USA and other foreign investors. In 2025, officials from the United States and Guatemala signed a cooperation agreement to modernize Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala’s largest Pacific port, with construction planned by December 2027 following design work. The project forms part of a broader U.S. strategy to deepen economic ties with trusted Central American partners while upgrading critical infrastructure to support trade and maritime security. Parallel efforts are also planned for Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala’s primary Atlantic gateway.
Beyond ports, Guatemala is accelerating investment in onshore logistics. This includes the World Bank–backed Rural Infrastructure and Mobility for Well-Being Program, approved in mid-2025, which will upgrade approximately 400 miles of rural roads and highways. The country is also advancing its first major public-private partnership, a $160-million rehabilitation of the Escuintla-Puerto Quetzal toll highway, with implementation running through 2026.