America Guatemala Guatemalans have taken to the streets to defend democracy, protesting against government entities that undermine democracy and citizen rights, reflecting citizens' concerns about attacks on the electoral process and judicial authorities' actions
America Guatemala The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is now under multiple investigations of corruption, thus fuelling doubts about the electoral process as well as potential attempts to invalidate the upcoming second round of presidential elections
America Guatemala The Volcán de Fuego, the most active volcano in Central America, has erupted causing smoke columns high up to 4800 meters; the volcano has a history of constant activity, with its last violent eruption in 2018 resulting in 431 deaths
America Guatemala Guatemala's coffee exports reached a record high in 2022, with exports valued at over US$1 billion; this is a positive development for the Guatemalan economy, as coffee is one of the country's most important exports
America Guatemala In the first round of Guatemala's presidential elections, the null vote emerged as the clear winner, reflecting widespread discontent with the current political system, surpassing even the results of the leading candidates with a support of 17,4%
America Guatemala The "Baños Cambian Vidas" program aims to address the basic sanitation challenges in Guatemala, and has so far benefitted over 174.000 Guatemalans by improving water and sanitation systems in numerous communities
America Guatemala The country has inaugurated a sustainable poultry farm to strengthen national production; the farm aims at generating local development and promoting national entrepreneurship whilst being environmentally friendly
America Guatemala Guatemala city has suspended cigarette sales for a day, raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking, and promoting alternative options
America Guatemala Scientists have uncovered the world's first freeway system, revealing an advanced ancient Mayan civilisation with 417 cities connected by 110 miles of 'superhighways'
America Guatemala Local newspaper El Periódico has closed amid judicial attacks on its staff, facing charges against its founder and president; press freedom organizations have condemned the closure as a setback for democracy
America Guatemala Over 250 people have been evacuated from two communities near the Fuego Volcano after it increased its activity by launching ash and pyroclastic flows
America Guatemala The country is one of the most entrepreneurial worldwide, according to a study by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor GEM, as it is one of the nations where the highest percentage of the adult population is the owner and manager of a new business
America Guatemala Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has invited President Alejandro Giammattei to deliver a speech when he visits the nation next month, as he has described their bilateral ties as “unbreakable” and how “Taiwan is the only and the real China to the country”