Luis Mazariegos

Luis Mazariegos

coordinator Guatemala

Luis Mazariegos is the coordinator of the Observatorio contra el Contrabando (OCC) at the Cámara Guatemalteca de Alimentos y Bebidas (CGAB). He has been vocal about the high percentage of illicit goods, particularly in the El Guarda market, where he estimates that 80% of the merchandise is of illegal origin, often linked to smuggling from Mexico. Mazariegos emphasizes the challenges authorities face in regulating such markets due to the potential for conflict with vendors and the associated risks to law enforcement.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
55,409
Power
254$
Sentiment
6.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 3 6.67 0.28% +10% 17,915,568 55,409 $82,000 254$
Totals 3 17,915,568 55,409 $82,000 254$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos, director of the Guatemalan Chamber of Beverages and Foods, expressed expectations about the new operations. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Cómo serán las operaciones aduaneras en Puerto Quetzal ahora que tiene el control, tras cancelación de APM Terminals

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos pointed out that it is a priority to resolve congestion at the Port Company Quetzal and the National Port Company Santo Tomás de Castilla. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿De qué países captó más inversión extranjera directa Guatemala durante el primer trimestre del 2025?

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos, director de la junta directiva de la Cámara Guatemalteca de Alimentos y Bebidas (CGAB), señala que este tipo de inversión también contribuye a la generación de empleos. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Guatemala apuesta por granjas avícolas, fábricas de lácteos, gaseosas y centros logísticos

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos, coordinator of the Observatory Against Smuggling, stated that payments are being made to organized groups controlling territorial routes. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Crimen organizado en frontera con México frena comercio y reduce tránsito de guatemaltecos

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos, coordinator of OCC, confirmed that organizations engaged in smuggling have supplied markets in advance. 7

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: La Semana Santa trae consigo un incremento del 20% en la venta de productos de contrabando

Guatemala Guatemala: Luis Mazariegos claims that 80% of the goods offered in the El Guarda market are of illicit origin, generally smuggled from Mexico. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Por qué persiste el robo de celulares y su venta en el mercado negro a pesar de operativos