The \u200bSicóm (Superintendencia de Competencia) in \u200bGuatemala is facing scrutiny regarding its ability to effectively implement a new phase of the Competition Law. The agency is currently experiencing low budget execution, hindering its operational capabilities. A key concern is the incomplete staffing of its intendancies, which are crucial for enforcing competition regulations. Further compounding these issues are questions surrounding the selection process of the new superintendent, Carlos Ortiz Ortiz. These challenges raise doubts about the \u200bSicóm’s capacity to fulfill its mandate and ensure fair market practices within \u200bGuatemala. Critics fear that without adequate resources and a fully functioning leadership structure, the new law’s intended benefits may not be fully realized. This situation demands immediate attention to strengthen the \u200bSicóm and uphold the integrity of the competition framework in \u200bGuatemala.