Decentralization/Federalism: Accord for a Firm and Lasting Peace
Implementations
Decentralization/Federalism – 1997
No developments observed this year.
Decentralization/Federalism – 1998
The process of decentralization of some government services increased, especially in the health and education sectors.1
- “United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala: Report of the Secretary-General,” United Nations General Assembly (A/53/421), September 28, 1998.
Decentralization/Federalism – 1999
The referendum for the full package of constitutional amendments occurred on 16 May 1999. Voters denied the proposed amendments related to autonomous governance in indigenous regions, along with all other proposed amendments.1
- “United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala: Report of the Secretary-General,” United Nations General Assembly (A/54/526), November 11, 1999.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2000
No developments observed this year.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2001
The President of the Republic established the Presidential Commissioner for the Modernization and Decentralization of the State, which took over all decentralization efforts. Prior efforts were poorly coordinated and unevenly enacted.1
- “United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala: Report of the Secretary-General,” United Nations General Assembly (A/55/973), June 1, 2001.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2002
Congress passed the General Decentralization Act with Legislative Decree No. 14-2002.1
- “Information Received from Governments: Guatemala,” Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, United Nations Economic and Social Council (E/C.19/2010/12/Add.8), March 3, 2010.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2003
No further developments observed.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2004
No further developments observed.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2005
No further developments observed.
Decentralization/Federalism – 2006
No further developments observed.