Public Policy, Legislation and Regulation TAG

Chair of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Public Policy, Legislation and Regulation

President of the Board - National Port Commission (CPN) of Guatemala

The National Port Commission (CPN), created in 1972, is currently the Designated Authority by the State of Guatemala to verify compliance with the security measures for port facilities outlined in the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). This authority was officially and indefinitely granted through Decree Number 26-2024 of the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala. Consequently, port security is its primary function, along with two other major substantive areas: the generation of studies and statistics and the strengthening of the capacities of personnel linked to the port sector.

In 2024, the National Port Commission proposed and managed the approval of the aforementioned law to ensure its institutional standing within the state system and, above all, to fulfill the State’s commitments regarding port security. This demonstrated its commitment and, most importantly, recognized the importance and necessity of having updated legal and regulatory frameworks. These actions and visions strengthen its capacity to increase its responsibility in presiding over the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Public Policy, Legislation, and Regulation of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP/OAS). This forum brings together key stakeholders involved in legislation, regulations, and policies related to the port and maritime sectors of the Americas.

Currently, the CPN continues to promote the creation of new port-related legislation in Guatemala. This also helps to understand the needs of member countries and to establish spaces and mechanisms for promotion, coordination, and articulation from the Chair, leaving a valuable contribution to the region in matters within the competence of this Technical Advisory Group (TAG).