Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025. 9:34 am CST.
By Zoila Palma: On October 28, 2025, farmers in Peten, Guatemala hosted a peaceful protest on the road to La Libertad, in rejection of the drop in prices for white and yellow corn, which are currently selling for between Q110 and Q120 per quintal.
The producers said that the high costs of fertilizers, supplies, and labor have reduced their profits, and therefore they are asking the Guatemalan government to establish a base price and review the tariff-free imports of corn and beans.
The farmers said that if this continues, they do not rule out restricting the passage of trucks carrying grain to pressure the government for an official response.
The farmers, noting that Peten is considered one of the main producers of basic grains in the country, are seeking to have their demands met to avoid further losses in the current harvest.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Belize ~ We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages. Your content is delivered instantly to thousands of users in Belize and abroad! Contact us at mаrkеtіng@brеаkіngbеlіzеnеwѕ.соm or call us at 501-612-0315.
© 2025, BreakingBelizeNews.com. Content is copyrighted and requires written permission for reprinting in online or print media. Theft of content without permission/payment is punishable by law.
The post International News: Farmers in Peten, Guatemala protest low corn prices appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
Posted: Friday, October 31, 2025. 9:34 am CST. By Zoila Palma: On October 28, 2025, farmers in Peten, Guatemala hosted a peaceful protest on the road
The post International News: Farmers in Peten, Guatemala protest low corn prices appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
