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How much does the Guatemalan state invest in infrastructure?

According to the cited documentsMacro and risk

Public investment / GDP

~1.6%

Apr 2026 (Moody's report)Prensa Libre

Public investment runs at around 1.6% of GDP, among the lowest on the continent. Moody's (Apr 2026) makes investment grade conditional on taking it to 3–4% of GDP (roads, ports, airports). It is the other face of fiscal discipline: the state collects ~12% of GDP and invests ~1.6%, so stability is financed by structural austerity.

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  • Implied target for investment grade (Moody's)3–4% of GDPApr 2026Prensa Libre
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  • Prensa Libre

    Moody's mantiene Ba1 y prevé escenario optimista

    • Public investment / GDP
    • Implied target for investment grade (Moody's)
    prensalibre.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • ICEFI

    Análisis del presupuesto aprobado 2026

    icefi.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source