America Guatemala Nearly US$15 million in aid for impoverished families in a one-off payment to 100.000 families without electricity has been announced by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo
America Guatemala Hundreds of ex-paramilitaries who participated in Guatemala's civil war (1960-1996) blocked roads across the country demanding payment for their wartime services: they called for the disbursement of a monthly stipend approved by Congress in 2022
America Guatemala The diverse ecosystems and fauna of Guatemala's Laguna del Tigre National Park have suffered significant losses due to 62 days of fires, resulting in over 465 kilometers of forest area being damaged, with experts predicting a slow recovery of 30-40 years
America Guatemala President Jimmy Morales traveled to Israel to seek cooperation in agriculture, economy, and intelligence, marking his first trip outside the Americas since his inauguration, with plans to meet Israeli leaders to discuss mutual support
America Guatemala Following reports that China blocked entry of macadamia nuts and coffee, coinciding with recent activities between Guatemala and Taiwan, Guatemala suggested that China's rejection of shipments might be linked to Guatemala's ties with Taiwan
America Guatemala Migrants stranded at the Guatemala-Mexico border are hopeful for assistance as Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo visits Mexico for discussions with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador aimed at addressing the ongoing situation
America Guatemala Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo is allegedly aiming to reform a law to remove Attorney General Consuelo Porras, accusing her of attempting a coup in 2023 to prevent his inauguration, neglecting corruption investigations, and unjust imprisonments
America Guatemala Guatemalan authorities raided the offices of the NGO ‘Save the Children’ after an investigation was opened into the allegedly abusive treatment of migrant children in Texas shelters
America Guatemala 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
America Guatemala 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
America Guatemala Guatemala has pledged to the US to take actions to deter migration, as a new migrant caravan progresses from Tapachula, with migrants on the route criticizing the "criminalization" implicit in Texas' 'SB4' law, which allows US police to detain migrants
America Guatemala 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
America Guatemala Guatemala has declared a national epidemiological alert to combat dengue, with three deaths and around 7.000 cases reported this year, amid a significant global rise in dengue cases over the past two decades