How many authorized private security companies are there in Guatemala?

275 authorized private security entities, according to the list published by DIGESSP's General Secretariat and dated Jul 8, 2026 (rows 1-275 of the 56-page PDF),… including entities authorized by ministerial or governmental accord prior to Decree 52-2010. Many authorized companies report 0 valid agent credentials, a sign that the credentialling of individuals lags behind the authorization of companies.