Guatemalan Government Activates Measures Ahead of the Imminent Impact of El Niño

The news report describes measures activated by Guatemala''s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food in response to the high probability of an El Niño episode in 2026. MAGA activated its Institutional Response Plan and an emergency committee to address the risks of drought, agricultural losses and food insecurity. The response includes food assistance through the ISAN programme, strategic food reserves and Food for Actions; soil conservation and water harvesting measures; training and technical assistance for producers; and monitoring of vulnerable crops. The Ministry estimates that up to 150,000 hectares of maize and beans could be affected and that between 150,000 and 170,000 people could face food vulnerability without government intervention.