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”
America Guatemala Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has arrived to Guatemala in order to try and save its diplomatic relations with the country and not lose another valuable ally, after Honduras broke off diplomatic relations with Taiwan
America Guatemala Local McDonald's facilities are joining Earth Hour, an initiative by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change that consists in turning off the McDonald's sign at night to save electricity and bring consciousness to the issue
America Guatemala Thousands of indigenous people and farmers have blocked several roads in response to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal's refusal to register the candidacy of Thelma Cabrera, the only indigenous woman running for presidency
America Guatemala Numerous military veterans have blocked the streets as a way to demand payment for their services during the country’s internal armed conflict, as well as the series of benefits that they were promised
America Guatemala The country will be the first in Latin America to establish the Special Tribunal for Russia, a special international criminal tribunal to prosecute Russian political and military leaders involved in the crime of aggression against Ukraine