Relationship dossier
Guatemala
Palestine
Relationship assessment
Guatemala recognizes Palestine but moved its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Guatemala toward Palestine
+5Guatemala recognized the State of Palestine in 2013. In 2018, it transferred its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a policy at odds with Palestinian claims to the city.
Palestine toward Guatemala
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Guatemala recognized the State of Palestine in 2013, while its 2018 transfer of its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem aligned with Israel’s position on the city and conflicted with Palestinian claims. These contrasting policies shape Guatemala’s relationship with Palestine. Information about Palestinian government conduct toward Guatemala is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Jerusalem’s status, underscored by Guatemala’s transfer of its embassy in Israel to the city.
Key developments
Guatemala recognized the State of Palestine.
Guatemala transferred its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct Palestinian government cooperation with Guatemala is unclear.
- The practical effects of Guatemala’s recognition of Palestine on bilateral cooperation are unclear.