Guatemala

Health and education workers have been protesting in April, demanding better labor conditions and accusing President Arévalo of failing to honor wage and job stability commitments outlined in the 2025 national budget

Guatemalan archaeologists have discovered a Teotihuacan-style altar in Tikal's national park, revealing evidence of cultural and political interactions between the Mayans and Teotihuacan elites from 300-500 AD

A regulation requiring vehicle insurance has been repealed after nationwide protests; President Arévalo announced the decision to halt unrest and form a technical committee to review traffic law implementation within a year

In Guatemala, the Community Nutrition Counselors, a group of trained women, are making a difference in the fight against food insecurity by voluntarily traveling to remote rural areas and educating families on hygiene and safe nutrition

Hundreds of Indigenous Guatemalans protested the rollback of justice for war crimes, urging President Bernardo Arévalo to honor peace accords that have yet to be fulfilled

Guatemala will accept deported migrants from other countries under a new agreement with the US, expanding its deportation flight capacity by 40%, with repatriation costs covered by the US, while also planning economic initiatives to reduce migration

The country will increase deportation flights from the US by 40%, repatriating both Guatemalans and migrants of other nationalities while creating a border task force to combat transnational crime

The Trump administration began its deportation campaign from the US by using military transport planes for sending migrants back to Guatemala; the move is seen as sending a "clear message" that illegal immigration will lead to severe consequences

A three-phase program to support returning migrants, has been announced by President Bernardo Arévalo; it focuses on consular assistance, dignified reception with temporary shelters, and reintegration

A 6% minimum wage increase for textile factories and 10% for other sectors has been announced, based on technical analysis and sector consultations

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

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