LatinNews Daily - 11 November 2026

*Guatemala’s government led by President Bernardo Arévalo has authorised the duty-free import of an additional 60,000 tonnes (t) of white corn – the third quota of the year – according to an agreement published in the official gazette, Diario de Centro América. The move is in line with efforts to ensure the supply of the grain amid the drought affecting the country which is associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon. The Arévalo administration, which in September unveiled an action plan to address the impact of drought, previously authorised tax-free imports of 65,000t and 50,000t of white corn in February and July, respectively. White corn is a staple product in the Guatemalan diet.