I hope that changes. Invest in the country and the people. Prosperity comes to countries that put a priority on creating a healthy, educated and competitive labor force and a modern infrastructure. The governments of Presidents Arzu and Portillo have made strides but an effort of this magnitude needs substantial resources and support. If one looks at health and education statistics alone, one can see the challenges.
Statistics concerning girls' education are much worse.
Investors who could be coming to Guatemala are going elsewhere. Clearly, more Guatemalans need to enjoy the opportunities heretofore confined to a few. The Peace Accords recognized this as a prerequisite to a firm and lasting peace, not just economic growth. The very issues discussed by the Pacto Fiscal are those that directly impact Guatemala's ability to create wealth. The opportunity to sign and implement the recommendations of the Pacto Fiscal is, I believe, historic and critical.