Date	|	Description	Link
2020-08-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transport is allowed to operate at a 50% capacity.
2020-08-12		Movement restrictions: Curfews A nationwide nightly curfew remains observed between 21:00 and 04:00 (local time). During curfew hours, individuals are required to stay at home or in their accommodation; those in breach of the curfew may be subject to a fine or imprisonment. Essential personnel, including police, private security, medical professionals, and food-delivery drivers, will be exempt.
2020-08-12		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public it remains mandatory for all individuals to comply with social distancing rules, requiring people to stay at least 1.5 m (5 ft) apart and utilize face masks in all public spaces; breaking these regulations may result in heavy fines.
2020-08-12		Movement restrictions: Complete border closure All land, sea, and air borders remain closed, and entry to most non-Guatemalan nationals remains barred, with diplomatic, health, and security personnel, as well as exceptional cases designated by the government, exempt from the closure
2020-08-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension International and domestic flights are suspended until further notice; certain humanitarian, medical, and official flights authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are exempt
2020-08-12		Socio-economic measures: Humanitarian exemptions International and domestic flights are suspended until further notice; certain humanitarian, medical, and official flights authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are exempt
2020-07-12		Lockdown: Full lockdown A weekend curfew will continue throughout July; the curfew will run from 14:00 on Saturdays to 05:00 on Mondays. During curfew hours, individuals are required to stay at home or in their accommodation, and those who violate this will be subject to a fine or imprisonment. Essential personnel, including police, private security, medical professionals, and food-delivery drivers, will be exempt.
2020-07-12		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Nationwide travel restrictions remain in place. Vehicle restrictions are in place with individuals allowed to utilize personal vehicles on certain days dependent on license plate numbers. Two-wheeled vehicles are exempt from theses restrictions.
2020-07-12		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The suspension of inter-departmental travel has been lifted, though authorities continue to advise against traveling between the departments of Guatemala, Escuintla, Suchitepequez, Quetzaltenango, Izabal, El Progreso, Zacapa, and Santa Rosa.
2020-07-12		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All land, sea, and air borders remain closed and entry to most non-Guatemalan nationals remains barred
2020-07-12		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public religious gatherings and celebrations are prohibited
2020-07-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Supermarkets, grocers, other markets, and other essential businesses are permitted to operate from 06:00 to 16:00
2020-07-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Most public and private sectors are suspended and shopping centers remain closed
2020-07-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  all schools and academic activities are suspended until further notice.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Guatemala limits deportations from the U.S. as coronavirus cases surge in both countries
2020-06-28		Movement restrictions: Curfews the current nationwide curfew will be extended through July 12. All movement will continue to be restricted nightly between 18:00 and 05:00 (local time) on Monday to Saturday; essential personnel, including police, private security, medical professionals, and food-delivery drivers, will be exempt
2020-06-28		Lockdown: Full lockdown A complete lockdown will be imposed on Sundays.
2020-06-28		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Individuals are still required to comply with social distancing rules, requiring people to stay at least 1.5 m (5 ft) apart and utilize face masks in all public spaces; breaking these regulations may result in heavy fines.
2020-06-28		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension all international and domestic flights will remain suspended indefinitely, with the exception of certain humanitarian, medical, or official flights, which need prior authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2020-06-28		Socio-economic measures: Humanitarian exemptions all international and domestic flights will remain suspended indefinitely, with the exception of certain humanitarian, medical, or official flights, which need prior authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2020-06-21		Lockdown: Full lockdown a 24-hour curfew has been instituted for Sunday, June 21, and Sunday, June 28. All persons are required to stay in their residences from 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22; and from 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29.
2020-06-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures UAE- OFID approves US$10 million COVID-19-related loan to Guatemala
2020-06-19		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Guatemala replaces health minister and his three deputies: presidency
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All travel to and from the departments of Guatemala, El Progreso, Sacatepequez, and San Marcos is prohibited.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Curfews Guatemala’s NATIONAL mandatory curfew will remain in place from 6pm June 15, to 5am, June 29. The curfew runs from 6pm each evening through 5am the following day.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The Guatemalan government is currently barring entry to most non-Guatemalans (with specific exceptions for accredited diplomatic personnel, health and security personnel, and exceptional cases as designated by the Guatemalan government) by its land, sea, and air borders.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Visits to individuals in hospitals or prisons are prohibited
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  Academic activities at all levels are suspended until further notice.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Public religious gatherings and celebrations of any size are prohibited.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Supermarkets, grocers, other markets, and essential businesses are permitted to operate from 5:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shopping malls and large commercial centers will remain closed.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public transportation within Guatemala is suspended.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public and private sector labor is suspended, with the exceptions for certain essential government and health personnel, and for specific industries and utilities whose activities are essential to Guatemala’s security, food production, sanitation or infrastructure.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The sale and purchase of alcohol is permitted only during limited hours. Consumption of alcohol in public areas is prohibited.
2020-06-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services All beaches, lakes, rivers, and other tourist sites in Guatemala remain closed.
2020-06-15		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public All individuals must wear masks in public spaces, including in grocery stores and on the street, to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in fines of up to 150,000 quetzales.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions from 5am June 15 to 5am June 29: circulation dates for vehicles based on the last number of the registration plate. Motorcycles are exempt from these restrictions.
2020-06-15		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All private vehicular mobility will be restricted on Sunday, June 21, and Sunday, June 28.
2020-06-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures IMF Executive Board Approves US$594 Million in Emergency Assistance to Guatemala to Help Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020-06-10		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The United States this week resumed flying Guatemalan deportees to their homeland after a hiatus of several weeks brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Guatemala’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
2020-05-22		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The President announced that persons in Guatemala will be required to remain in their residences from Friday, May 22nd at 5:00 p.m. to Monday, May 25th at 5:00 a.m. During the period of closure, all non-essential travel and public activities are prohibited. This restriction does not apply to the distribution and delivery of food and medicine, to security-related activities or emergency medical treatment, or to certain legal and media personnel in pursuit of their duties.
2020-05-18		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mandatory Use of Masks in Public: all individuals must wear masks in public spaces, including in grocery stores and on the street, to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in fines of up to 150,000 quetzales.
2020-05-18		Socio-economic measures: Humanitarian exemptions Transportation of humanitarian goods will be permitted from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Revised Business Operating Hours
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services At-home food delivery is permitted at all hours, without restriction.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Shopping malls and large commercial centers are to remain closed for non-essential activities.
2020-05-18		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The sale of alcohol is permitted from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Consumption of alcohol in public areas is prohibited.
2020-05-18		Movement restrictions: Curfews Extended Curfew Hours from May 18th through May 21st
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Guatemala says more deportees from US positive for COVID-19
2020-05-04		Movement restrictions: Border closure  U.S. deportation flights to Guatemala resume with assurances of coronavirus testing
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies To May 3: All restrictions to movement and activities currently in place to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus will remain in effect. The Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time.
2020-04-27		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Airport operations and routine commercial flights out of Guatemala have been suspended.
2020-04-27		Movement restrictions: Border closure  The Guatemalan government is currently barring entry to most non-Guatemalans (with specific exceptions for accredited diplomatic personnel, health and security personnel, and exceptional cases as designated by the Guatemalan government) – by its land, sea, and air borders.
2020-04-27		Movement restrictions: Curfews A mandatory curfew is in place, which now lasts from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. each day. Every individual in Guatemala - including U.S. citizens - is required to remain inside their domicile during curfew hours (with exceptions for health and security, restaurant delivery services, certain media and legal personnel in pursuit of their duties, and patients receiving urgent treatment for chronic conditions)
2020-04-27		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All travel between or into the departments of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, Guatemala and El Progreso is prohibited. Travel between other departments in Guatemala is permitted by taxi or private vehicle only, provided that it does not take place during daily curfew hours between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced All individuals must wear masks in public spaces, including in grocery stores and on the street, to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in fines of up to 150,000 quetzales.
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The United States Government has committed $2.4 million to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in Guatemala.
2020-04-20		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system USAID is providing approximately $10,000 in supplies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection in Patzún, which is currently under an official "cordón sanitario," and the neighboring villages of Mercedes and Mocolic Alto.
2020-04-19		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All travel between or into the departments of Sacatepéquez, Chimaltenango, Guatemala and El Progreso is prohibited. Travel between other departments in Guatemala is permitted by taxi or private vehicle only, provided that it does not take place during daily curfew hours between 6:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
2020-04-19		Movement restrictions: Curfews Easing of curfew hours: A mandatory curfew is in place, which now lasts from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. each day. Unless further extended by the Guatemalan government, these restrictions will remain in place until April 27.
2020-04-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures U.S. Embassy Guatemala Resumes H-2 Visa Processing and Launches The New Interview Waiver Process for Seasonal Workers
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei announced the requirement that all individuals wear masks in public spaces, including in grocery stores and on the street, to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
2020-04-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Guatemala’s government said Wednesday it will resume receiving deportation flights from the United States next week. It had suspended the flights during Holy Week after three deported Guatemalans later tested positive for COVID-19.Guatemala’s Foreign Affairs ministry also said the Central American country was preparing temporary reception centers for migrants deported by the U.S. on an air force base so they could be monitored in line with health protocols. The government had said Tuesday that in spite of its suspension of deportation flights, it had allowed a flight carrying 20 unaccompanied minors to land because it did not want them to be detained for an extended period in the U.S.
2020-04-12		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public and private sector labor is suspended through Sunday, April 19th, with the exceptions for certain essential government and health personnel, and for specific industries and utilities whose activities are essential to Guatemala’s security, food production, sanitation or infrastructure.
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: Curfews extension of the country’s mandatory curfew, and the amendment or continuation of several other restrictions on movement and activities currently in place. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions will remain in place until April 20 at 4:00 a.m., and the Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time.
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions extension of the country’s mandatory curfew, and the amendment or continuation of several other restrictions on movement and activities currently in place. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions will remain in place until April 20 at 4:00 a.m., and the Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time.
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: Border closure  extension of the country’s mandatory curfew, and the amendment or continuation of several other restrictions on movement and activities currently in place. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions will remain in place until April 20 at 4:00 a.m., and the Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time.
2020-04-12		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension extension of the country’s mandatory curfew, and the amendment or continuation of several other restrictions on movement and activities currently in place. Unless otherwise noted, these restrictions will remain in place until April 20 at 4:00 a.m., and the Government of Guatemala may further extend their duration at any time.
2020-04-12		Social distancing: Schools closure  Academic activities at all levels are suspended through April 30th.
2020-04-06		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions The Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración (Guatemalan immigration office) announced on April 6, 2020 that non-Guatemalans who entered Guatemala legally using a tourist visa, but who are unable to depart due to the travel restrictions put in place by the Guatemalan government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be allowed to remain in Guatemala in legal status until the travel restrictions are lifted, even if their 90-day authorization to remain in Guatemala has lapsed at that time.
2020-04-05		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions During Holy Week, all beaches, lakes, rivers and other tourist sites in Guatemala are closed through Sunday, April 12th. All tourist travel to these areas is prohibited.
2020-04-05		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions All travel between departments in Guatemala will be prohibited from tomorrow, April 5th at 4:00 p.m. until Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 p.m.
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established The President of the Republic decreed complementary provisions, restricting locomotion rights within the departmental constituency until April 12, 2020. In addition, locomotion is restricted for personal or recreational reasons; and, they prohibit visits to beaches, lakes, lagoons, rivers or the like
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Decree 12-2020 of the Congress of the Republic was published, which approves, the Emergency Law to Protect Guatemalans from the Effects Caused by the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic.
2020-03-31		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Guatemala Asks U.S. to Halt Deportations of Guatemalans to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus. Guatemala fears deportations from the U.S. could be a major source of infection in the country
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Guatemala will use nearly $26 million from an emergency fund to help thousands of the country’s neediest families, as measures to combat the spread of coronavirus hit the economy and jobs, President Alejandro Giammattei said on Sunday. "For the most vulnerable in the country ... we have decided to withdraw 200 million quetzals ($25.8 million) from the emergency fund and we are going to give families aid of 1,000 quetzals ($129) to help pay for electricity, water and supplies," Giammattei said.
2020-03-30		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Guatemala will use nearly $26 million from an emergency fund to help thousands of the country’s neediest families, as measures to combat the spread of coronavirus hit the economy and jobs, President Alejandro Giammattei said on Sunday.
2020-03-29		Movement restrictions: Curfews Under curfew extension - The curfew lasts from 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. each day. Every individual in Guatemala - including U.S. citizens - is required to remain inside their domicile during curfew hours (with exceptions for health and security).
2020-03-29		Movement restrictions: Curfews Under curfew extension - grocery and restaurant delivery services are no longer allowed to operate between 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.
2020-03-29		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services suspend the work and activities in the different State agencies, as well as in the private sector until April 12, 2020.
2020-03-28		Movement restrictions: Curfews On March 28, Guatemala extended their curfew through to April 12.
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared state of emergency was extended until May 5, 2020, by Government Decree 7-2020 dated March 25, 2020.
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: Curfews effective Sunday, March 22, a nationwide curfew will take effect. The curfew is from 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. and is scheduled to be in effect until March 29. Everyone in Guatemala, including foreigners, is expected to remain in their homes during curfew hours. The only exceptions are for police, private security, medical professionals and ambulances, food delivery drivers, and certain other essential personnel. While food delivery service will continue during the curfew, grocery stores are expected to close before the curfew takes effect. The Guatemalan police and security forces will enforce the curfew.
2020-03-22		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Guatemala Ministry of Health has the authority to move any individuals, including foreigners, into quarantine or isolation if deemed medically necessary.
2020-03-19		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Deportations of Guatemalans resumed two days later on the 19th, after US officials agreed to put in place measures to guarantee the health of deportees. At least 642 Guatemalans have been deported since deportation flights were renewed on March 19, according to an Al Jazeera tally based on daily government figures.
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Access to Guatemala via land borders will only be authorized for Guatemalan citizens, residents, and diplomats and their family members accredited in Guatemala. All who enter via land borders will be quarantined and tracked by the Guatemalan Ministry of Health (MSPAS).
2020-03-17		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Guatemala will temporarily stop receiving Hondurans and Salvadorans deported from the United States under the asylum cooperation agreement due to the coronavirus pandemic, Guatemala’s foreign ministry said. "As of today, all flights under [the Asylum Cooperation Agreement] are suspended," Foreign Minister Pedro Brolo said, referring to an agreement between Guatemala and the US.
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All flights suspended from March 16-30, except for cargo
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: Border closure  closure of all borders as of 16 March for 15 days
2020-03-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights to and from Guatemala as part of border closure starting 16 March for 15 days
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Schools closure  officials announced all schools and universities would close for three weeks
2020-03-14		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All gatherings of more than 100 people were prohibited
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Diplomats and residents coming from those countries are put in 7 days home quarantine
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings People coming from Panama
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions People coming from France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Chna, Iran, South Korea, North Korea in the 30 days before date of arrival.
2020-03-05		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Government Decree Number 5-2020, on March 5, 2020, the President of the Republic of Guatemala, alongside his Cabinet, set for a 30-day period, the State of Calamity throughout the national territory as a result of the statement by the World Health Organization ("WHO") of the COVID-19 ("COVID-19") pandemic as a public health emergency of international importance.