Enrique Font
GuatemalaexecutiveMale7.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Enrique Font is the Vice President of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG), where he focuses on enhancing the country's industrial competitiveness and addressing trade barriers. He has acknowledged both the advantages and challenges Guatemala faces in its trade relationship with the U.S., particularly regarding issues like customs inefficiency and intellectual property protection, asserting the need for ongoing improvements to foster better bilateral relations.
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Enrique Font highlighted that the law lays the groundwork for a more modern port system with clear rules and better long-term planning.
La implementación de la nueva ley portuaria marcará el futuro de las inversiones en el sistema nacionalGuatemala· 2026-08-07
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG), affirmed that the business sector maintains expectations that Congress will continue with the initiative of the General Law of the National Port System.
Cacif advierte que los puertos de Guatemala ya operan al límiteGuatemala· 2026-08-03
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, emphasized the need for transparent communication regarding the new ethanol blending decision.
Importadores garantizan suficiente etanol con algunos ajustes en compras, mientras cámaras empresariales refieren incertidumbre por cambiosGuatemala· 2026-07-29
Enrique Font, president of the Cámara de Industria de Guatemala (CIG), affirmed that it is positive that the Congress of the Republic continues advancing in this initiative.
Reformas al sistema portuario proponen nueva autoridad, controles de seguridad y modalidades de inversiónGuatemala· 2026-07-22Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala and provided insights on the business climate.
los sectores que impulsan el crecimiento y las perspectivas para 2026Guatemala· 2026-07-16
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, emphasized that the economic results are positive and demonstrate good dynamism in the Guatemalan economy.
los factores que explican el crecimiento de 4.5% del PIB en el primer trimestre del 2026Guatemala· 2026-07-15Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala who emphasized the importance of following up on the agreement's implementation.
Guatemala aún no completa trámites para publicar acuerdo comercial con EE. UU. y empresarios urgen acelerar procesosGuatemala· 2026-03-04
Enrique Font, president of the Cámara de Industria de Guatemala, declared that the result of December was driven by the dynamism of the industrial sector.
Sectores productivos se preparan ante mayor demanda por Semana Santa y Copa del Mundo 2026Guatemala· 2026-02-21
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG) who discussed the sectors still subject to tariffs.
Exportaciones por más de US$3 mil 300 millones recuperan trato preferencial a EE. UU. por aranceles, pero otros productos quedan fueraGuatemala· 2026-01-31
Enrique Font, presidente de la Cámara de Industria de Guatemala (CIG), indicó que estos proyectos contribuirán a mejorar indicadores clave para el sector productivo.
Proyectos con el Cuerpo de Ingenieros de EE. UU., permitirán crecer la inversión critica, pero persisten desafíos de capacidadGuatemala· 2026-01-27
Enrique Font is the president of the junta directiva de la Cámara de Industria de Guatemala and emphasizes the need for transparency during the state of siege.
Ataques a la PNC redujeron 55% la afluencia a restaurantes y otros sectores refieren impactoGuatemala· 2026-01-20
Enrique Font stated that international technical cooperation represents a key opportunity to advance strategic works.
Proyectos viales avanzarán con apoyo de EE. UU. y el Ejército participará en la construcción de obrasGuatemala· 2026-01-17
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, expressed that any increase should be based on technical criteria.
Gobierno de Guatemala aprueba incremento al salario mínimo 2026 para la capital y departamentosGuatemala· 2025-12-19
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala and discussed the minimum wage for 2026.
Industria pide que salario mínimo del 2026 se base en criterios técnicos y si hay ajuste que sea mesuradoGuatemala· 2025-12-16Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, warned that arbitrary use of international monetary reserves risks the country's macroeconomic stability.
El Banguat y Finanzas buscarán mecanismos legales por el uso de las Reservas Monetarias (RIM)Guatemala· 2025-12-04
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala who worries about the political implications of the wage discussions.
Empresarios se preparan ante un posible ajuste del salario mínimo 2026 y piden ligarlo a la productividadGuatemala· 2025-12-01
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry who emphasizes the need for industrial development.
claves para atraer nuevas inversiones y negociosGuatemala· 2025-11-06
Enrique Font, president of the CIG, emphasized the need for capable new appointees in the Ministry of the Interior.
Sector privado exige estrategia integral para recuperar el control del sistema penitenciarioGuatemala· 2025-10-17
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG).
Reportan impacto en logística transfronteriza, turismo y salud mentalGuatemala· 2025-10-13
Enrique Font affirmed that political will is required to make investment projects a reality.
Industria espera avances en infraestructura para atraer inversiónGuatemala· 2025-10-12Enrique Font is the president of the Cámara de Industria (CIG) who called for a high-level permanent table between the public and private sectors to expedite investments.
Agilizar para avanzar es la única vía competitivaGuatemala· 2025-09-29Enrique Font is the president of the Board of Directors of the CIG.
XX Congreso Industrial abre con llamado a la cooperación e industriales compartirán hoja de ruta al EjecutivoGuatemala· 2025-09-26
Enrique Font, president of the CIG, explained that the delays in anchoring are due to a combination of structural and operational factors.
Más de 40 buques fondean a diario frente a Puerto QuetzalGuatemala· 2025-09-22Enrique Font, president of the CIG, expressed disappointment over the decision to make the Dipp an executing unit within the CIV.
Unir la Dipp al CIV compromete los objetivos por los que fue creada, advierten analistasGuatemala· 2025-09-12
Enrique Font, president of the CIG, stated that the food and beverage sector is a decisive force for the country's economy.
Sector de restaurantes, alimentos y bebidas busca superar marca de US$25 millones en negocios en la Feria AlimentariaGuatemala· 2025-09-02
Enrique Font is the president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala expressing concern over the budget increase.
enfrenta tensiones políticas y clima preelectoralGuatemala· 2025-09-02
Enrique Font, presidente de la Cámara de Industria de Guatemala, afirmó que el país podría crecer al doble del promedio observado en los últimos 20 años.
Industria y comercio piden inversión en infraestructura tras alza del crecimiento al 4% para el 2025Guatemala· 2025-08-29
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala (CIG), warned about an escalation of violence that puts the lives of drivers and assistants at risk.
Cámaras empresariales reconocen un aumento de extorsiones y atribuyen crisis a traslado de pandilleros a Renovación 1Guatemala· 2025-08-27
Enrique Font, president of the Chamber of Industry of Guatemala, lamented the ongoing issues with connectivity affecting logistics.
Daños en el puente Mocá en Suchitepéquez provocan un impacto logístico, turístico y comercialGuatemala· 2025-08-22
Enrique Font, president of the Cámara de Industria de Guatemala, affirmed that it is a strategic opportunity to advance port security.
Puertos guatemaltecos serán evaluados por Guardia Costera de EE. UU.Guatemala· 2025-08-11
