Summary

Guatemala has also implemented such policies, which have resulted in new investments entering the country. These investments have been led by American companies in the generating terrain and by Spanish ones in the distribution field. It has been declared that this process is aimed at reducing energy costs, improving the service provision, guaranteeing supply and extending it in the rural areas. Guatemala had one of the lowest rural electrification rates within the region. The main objective of this paper is to study the degree to which these objectives have been fulfilled. ...