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Guatemala GDP Jumps 4.5% in Q1 on Construction Boom
Guatemala's GDP grew 4.5% in Q1 2026 due to a public-private motorway project and an 11.5% rise in remittances. The expansion highlights construction sector momentum and increased financial inflows from remittances.
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