America Guatemala A huge human smuggling operation has been intercepted: organisers smuggled approximately 1.000 immigrants to the US in inhumane conditions, such as by putting them in boxes, suitcases, or water tanks
America Guatemala Guatemala received its first four deportation flights of 2025 from the US, carrying 522 people, following a record 61.680 deportations in 2024, as expectations rise for the new US administration's immigration policies
America Guatemala A 6% minimum wage increase for textile factories and 10% for other sectors has been announced, based on technical analysis and sector consultations
America Guatemala Guatemala, alongside Taiwan, celebrated 90 years of diplomatic relations with a ceremony highlighting their historical cooperation, free trade agreements, and joint initiatives in education, health, and rural development
America Guatemala The FAO warned of severe soil degradation in Guatemala due to climate change, with record heat causing major crop losses, and highlighted local efforts like the Guatemalan Alliance for Soil Management to promote conservation