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Biotech regulation has been virtually non-existent in the Caribbean. That may change in the years ahead as twelve Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries move forward with UN Biosafety Frameworks.

Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. A “de facto moratorium” is in place.

Guatemala has no laws to promote biofuels development, but the country is the strongest potential producer of biofuels in Central America.

Guatemala, at present, allows the importation of genetically engineered (GE) agricultural and food products, but has not approved the use of GE plants for agricultural production.

Because of the coffee rust epidemic in Central America, Guatemala's coffee prodution is expected to fall 8 percent in 2014.

In the global sugar industry, Guatemala ranks 11th in production, 5th in exports, 3rd most competitive, and 1st most efficient at port loading.

Provides a detailed explanation of certificates that the government of Guatemala requires for the importation of U.S. food and agricultural products.

With implementation of the CAFTA-DR agreement, U.S. agricultural exports to the region have surged and continued growth is expected.