Almost 90% of locals in the Southeastern part of the country have rejected a mining project in a local referendum, saying that even if the project would generate jobs, it would also pollute soil and water sources, affecting the health of residents

Sonia Gutiérrez, the only indigenous woman in Guatemala's Congress, called for a national dialogue with indigenous authorities to promote their political inclusion and participation, addressing historical exclusion and racism against indigenous people

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo de León requested OAS support for the selection of justice authorities through an observation mission during the Permanent Council session in Washington, DC

Guatemala has reconciled post-dispute with Colombia, agreeing on military support to strengthen bilateral ties after President Gustavo Petro threatened to sever relations over Guatemala's arrest warrant against Defense Minister Velásquez