Guatemala–United States relations
Guatemala |
United States |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Guatemala Embassy, Washington D.C. | United States Embassy, Guatemala City |
There is a U.S. Embassy in Guatemala located in Guatemala City. According to the United States Department of State, relations between the United States and Guatemala have traditionally been close, although sometimes they are tense regarding human, civil, and military rights.
According to a world opinion poll, 82% of Guatemalans viewed the United States positively in 2002. According to the 2012 United States Global Leadership Report, 41% of Guatemalans approved of U.S. leadership, with 16% disapproving and 43% uncertain. In 2017, 67% of Guatemalans had either a "good" or "very good" perception of the United States, down from 80% in 2015.