America Guatemala A 5,7 magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks have triggered landslides near the capital, as Guatemala has closed schools and some businesses after at least two people died and damage was reported to buildings and infrastructure
America Guatemala A volunteer-led initiative in Guatemala has protected hundreds of children from hazardous firework labor by offering schooling, food, and community support through the “Sulla Strada” project, launched to combat extreme poverty and child exploitation
America Guatemala The birth rate reached its lowest level in a decade in 2024, according to official data from the National Institute of Statistics: an absolute drop of 86.939 births shows a sustained decline reflecting changes in Guatemala's demographic structure
America Guatemala Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal
America Guatemala Congress has approved Guatemala’s Anti-Gang Law with 145 votes, and President Arévalo has celebrated the move as a step toward greater security by increasing penalties and criminalizing gang-related activities