Guatemala

Guatemala does not retain mines for permited purposes under Article 3.

In its initial transparency report submitted on 2 March 2001, Guatemala indicated it did not have any stockpiled anti-personnel mines under its ownership or possession or under its jurisdiction or control

In its initial transparency report, Guatemala indicated that there were areas under its jurisdiction or control in which anti-personnel mines were known or suspected to be emplaced.

In accordance with Article 5 of the Convention, Guatemala undertook to destroy or ensure the destruction of all anti-personnel mines in these areas as soon as possible but not later than 1 September 2009.

On 29 November 2005, Guatemala reported to the Sixth Meeting of the States Parties gathered in Zagreb, that it had fulfilled its obligation under Article 5 of the Convention, more than three years ahead of its deadline.

Declaration of Completion

Annually and no later than 30 April, each State Party is to update information covering the previous calendar year. The latest Article 7 reports for this State Party can be found on this page.

Article 9 of the Convention states that “each State Party shall take all appropriate legal, administrative and other measures, including the imposition of penal sanctions, to prevent and suppress any activity prohibited to a State Party under this Convention undertaken by persons or on territory under its jurisdiction or control.”

Guatemala has reported having established national implementation measures or considers that existing legislation to be sufficient.