Politics of Guatemala

In Guatemala, the type of government is a Unitary presidential republic. In Guatemala, the legislative power is vested in a Congress of the Republic. The head of the government is Jimmy Morales. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Guatemala lasts until 1 January 2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Guatemala lasts until 01/01/2019. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Guatemala is 2.215. The strength of legal rights index for Guatemala is 9. Overall, it is considered to be rather strong - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders quite well; credit information is abundant and easily accessible. In 2013, Guatemala received 299.4 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 387.9 USD.

Government

In Guatemala, the head of the government is Jimmy Morales. The government system of Guatemala is a Unitary presidential republic. In Guatemala, the legislative power is vested in a Congress of the Republic; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Congress of the Republic. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Guatemala is -0.71. This indicates that the government of Guatemala is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Guatemala is a member of.

Guatemala is a member of the United Nations (UN). Guatemala is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Guatemala is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Guatemala became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Guatemala is part of, click on Guatemala membership in international unions.

Freedom in Guatemala

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Guatemala is 2. Citizens in Guatemala experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Guatemala, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Guatemala click on Freedom in Guatemala.