Guatemala Prepares for Spanish Royalty
The upcoming visit of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain to Guatemala is regarded as a goodwill tour during which the visitors will meet several officials of the government and the private sector.

In addition to the royalty, the Spanish delegation will be formed by Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos and Secretary of State for Latin America Trinidad Jimenez.

In an informative press conference on Monday, Spanish Ambassador Juan Lopez said the arrival of the visitors is scheduled for Wednesday night, and the official reception will take place at the National Palace of Culture; there will also be a private meeting between the monarchs and Guatemalan President Oscar Berger.

The visit will include inauguration of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce building, a meeting there to analyze collaboration projects and tours of the colonial San Pedro de las Huertas.

The royalty will depart Friday from the Guatemalan Air Force Base in the capital.