America Guatemala A pilot project has been launched aimed at effectively integrating people with disabilities into the workforce, providing training and employment opportunities to reduce the significant unemployment rate among the disabled population in Guatemala
America Guatemala Despite an ongoing dispute where Guatemala claims about 11.000 square kilometers of Belizean land, Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo and Belize's Prime Minister John Briceño met to strengthen cooperation on issues like migration and tourism
America Guatemala Visa-free access to Guatemala citizens has been granted to 135 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the UK, and South Korea; this move has led to an increase in both inbound and outbound tourism
America Guatemala Adriana Ruano won Guatemala’s first-ever gold medal in the Olympic Games, winning the trap shooting event at Paris 2024; the historic victory was marked by fireworks and festivities in her home country
America Guatemala Guatemala has entered the international capital markets with its first bond issuance of the year, offering senior unsecured bonds and sustainability notes, aiming for an investment-grade credit rating by 2028 under its new government
America Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo has openly published his tax return, detailing all his assets to fulfill his administration's promise of transparency and demonstrate his commitment to fighting corruption
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