According to the US State Department, relations between the United States and Guatemala traditionally have been close, although at times strained by human-rights and civil/military issues.
Menurut Departemen Negara AS, hubungan antara Amerika Serikat dan Guatemala secara tradisional dekat, meskipun dari masa ke masa mengalami ketegangan dari masalah-masalah hak asasi manusia dan sipil/militer.