Mexico, Guatemala Strengthen Energy Ties With Cross-Border Agenda

Mexico and Guatemala are moving to deepen bilateral energy cooperation, with both governments framing the effort as key to strengthening supply security and expanding clean power options in the region.

President Claudia Sheinbaum led a Mexican delegation to Guatemala on Friday, meeting with President Bernardo Arévalo to outline a joint agenda that places energy integration at its center. The plan includes advancing cross-border infrastructure while emphasizing environmental protection and sustainable growth.

“In energy, we are looking at clean and sustainable solutions that allow us to grow without compromising the future of coming generations,” Sheinbaum said during a joint press conference.

Arévalo highlighted the role of electricity trade and cross-border infrastructure in reaching remote communities, noting the opportunities in shared hydroelectric and hydrocarbon resources along the border. In 2024, Mexico exported US$119 million worth of electricity to Guatemala, primarily through the Tapachula–Los Brillantes interconnection, which exported around 1,739GWh in 2023.

Both governments confirmed that a technical agenda is being developed to push new projects aimed at improving efficiency and reliability. The effort builds on Guatemala’s role in the Central American Electrical Interconnection System (SIEPAC), where Mexico already participates through partial links and is expected to deepen integration in coming years.