This resolution commemorates 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Guatemala, marking an anniversary that occurred on January 31, 2024. The Senate acknowledges the contributions of Guatemalans and Guatemalan-Americans to American society and recognizes the strong bilateral partnership between the two countries, which includes significant trade ties through the free trade agreement established in 2006 and collaboration on migration, anti-corruption efforts, and democratic governance. The resolution specifically honors former ambassador Francisco Villagrán de León for his decades of diplomatic service and expresses support for Guatemala's current president, Bernardo Arévalo, who took office in 2024 with a commitment to fighting corruption and strengthening democracy. The Senate urges Guatemala to continue addressing indigenous communities' concerns, protecting journalists and activists facing harassment, and ensuring fair judicial proceedings, while calling on the U.S. government to counter economic pressure from China against Guatemala for its recognition of Taiwan and to strengthen assistance supporting democratic reforms and humane migration practices.
Take Action
Your position
Add a comment
to comment on this bill.
Annotate the text
Highlight any passage on the Summary or Full Text tab to attach a note. Annotations appear on the Annotations tab.