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The Government officially delivered the diplomatic note of ratification of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and Guatemala and its Protocol, a decisive step that will allow the imminent entry into force of this trade agreement and strengthen economic integration between both nations.
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, José Reyes, highlighted that the culmination of this process represents a milestone in the bilateral relationship and will consolidate a modern and predictable legal framework for economic operators.
"This act represents a decisive step in strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between Peru and Guatemala. With these instruments, once they come into force, we consolidate a modern and predictable bilateral legal framework, which will provide greater security to economic operators and generate new opportunities for trade, investment, and cooperation," affirmed the head of Mincetur.
The delivery of the diplomatic note was formalized in a ceremony held at Torre Tagle Palace, led by Minister José Reyes and Chancellor Carlos Pareja; with the participation of the Ambassador of Guatemala in Peru, Herbert Meneses Coronado; and the Vice Minister of Foreign Trade of Peru, César Llona.
Minister José Reyes highlighted that this important result has been possible thanks to the technical work developed by both governments. He also commented that Mincetur will soon issue the Supreme Decree for Implementation, which will allow the entry into force of the FTA and its Protocol, thus completing the procedure for its effective application and initiating a new stage in economic relations between Peru and Guatemala.
The ratification of the FTA and its Protocol reaffirms Peru's commitment to an integration agenda based on market openness, clear rules, legal certainty, and mutual benefits. Likewise, it will reduce trade barriers, promote investments, and expand opportunities for more companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to access new markets.
The relevance of the agreement is reflected in the bilateral exchange figures. In 2025, trade between both countries reached approximately 206 million dollars, making it our third commercial partner in Central America, after Panama and Costa Rica.
"These figures show that our countries have an active, complementary commercial relationship with ample growth potential. The imminent entry into force of the FTA and its Protocol will open a new stage to expand the exchange of goods and services, diversify the exportable offer, promote greater productive linkages, and facilitate the participation of more companies, particularly MSMEs," mentioned the head of Mincetur.
Peruvian exports to Guatemala amounted to US$ 132 million in 2025 with Peruvian agricultural products such as grapes, palm oil, and mandarins; chemical and pharmaceutical products; plastic sheets and strips; metal-mechanical goods such as generator sets; as well as zinc and lubricating oils. For its part, Peru mainly imports sugar from Guatemala, among other products.
The Free Trade Agreement between Peru and Guatemala was signed on December 6, 2011, and ratified by the Guatemalan Congress in 2013. After various technical and legal processes, both countries resumed negotiations in 2024, reaching a consensus on an Amending Protocol that allowed its implementation to be unblocked.
The Peruvian Government ratified the Treaty and its Protocol through Supreme Decree N° 023-2026-RE, published on May 29, 2026.
Source: ANDINA
