In a significant diplomatic move, Guatemala has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Western Sahara region. The reaffirmation came during official talks between Guatemala’s Foreign Minister and his Moroccan counterpart, signaling the Central American nation’s steadfast backing of Morocco’s territorial integrity.
Guatemala has consistently supported Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the most viable solution to the long-standing regional conflict. The plan, presented by Morocco in 2007, proposes granting autonomy to the Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, a proposal that has garnered international backing.
Guatemala’s stance further solidifies its position among the growing list of countries aligning with Morocco on this issue. The nation’s leadership emphasized that Morocco’s Autonomy Plan is a credible and realistic approach to resolving the dispute, which has persisted for decades.
This renewed show of support from Guatemala comes amid Morocco’s ongoing efforts to secure broader international recognition for its claims over the Western Sahara. In recent years, several countries have opened consulates in the region, underscoring their support for Morocco’s position.
As the Western Sahara dispute continues to be a key issue in North African geopolitics, Guatemala’s reaffirmation of support strengthens Morocco’s hand in the international arena, while contributing to its broader diplomatic strategy in Latin America and beyond.