Charles Bland

Charles Bland

businessman Guatemala

Charles Bland is a prominent Guatemalan businessman and the newly elected president of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, and Financial Associations (Cacif) for the 2025-2026 term. He previously served as the president of the Chamber of Agriculture (Camagro) and is recognized for his commitment to enhancing the investment climate and promoting democratic institutions in Guatemala. Bland aims to unify the private sector with a focus on increasing productivity and formal employment while addressing critical infrastructure needs.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
17,276
Power
79$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
Totals 1 17,915,568 17,276 $82,000 79$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Charles Bland commented on the effects that minimum wage increases could have on formality and small businesses. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: El salario no agrícola subió 17.5% en dos años, y va a desincentivar la formalidad

Guatemala Guatemala: Charles Bland, president of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Financial Associations (Cacif), considered it positive that the president differentiated the increase in the agricultural minimum wage from the non-agricultural one. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Reacciones por alza al salario mínimo 2026 reflejan división de opiniones entre sectores

Guatemala Guatemala: Charles Bland, president of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Financial Associations (Cacif) and the Chamber of Agriculture (Camagro), commented on the confidentiality agreement signed by Guatemala. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Empresarios ven como normal la confidencialidad para negociar con EE. UU., pero creen que 7 años es un plazo muy amplio