America Guatemala The government and gov institution have begun working on a plan of major importance that legally defines way to dispose of the chemical substances used for the production of medicines
America Guatemala The Fuego Volcano has entered eruption stage and caused evacuation of approximately 400 people, now hosted in camps
America Guatemala Ecobot, a Latinamerican recycling initiative, has now installed numerous machines around the country where people can deposit their waste and redeem in exchange discount coupons as a way to incentivise responsible garbage disposal
America Guatemala The indigenous community of Q’eqchi’ asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to condemn the country since the government hasn’t granted the community their respective land rights
America Guatemala Flower exports in this period usually increase by 300% due to Valentine’s Day, an extremely positive statistic since the Guatemala floral industry employs around 20.000 people
America Guatemala The Santiaguito volcano (3.775 m) in the Santa Maria dome, has been intensifying its 100 years continuous activity, causing volcanic ash to reach up to 4.800 meters high
America Guatemala The charity organization Casa Guatemala has inaugurated the school year by opening their school registration with a fee of only US$4, thus giving hundreds of local children the opportunity to receive an education regardless of their families’ background
America Guatemala The National Institute of Forensic Sciences (Inacif) disclosed data that unfortunately demonstrates how femicides in the country increased by 28,5% in 2021
America Guatemala The rise in external demand led to a 20,9% economic increase - this acceleration has marked 2021 as a significant year for the country, helping the Ministry of Economy set new goals and have more possible investment opportunities for 2022
America Guatemala The government declared a state of siege in the indigenous communities of Nahuala and Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan due to their territorial conflict that left 13 people dead in the past days
America Guatemala Due to the fact that the country will close the year with an inflation rate of 3.25%, the government has decided to increase the minimum wage by 4.75% after a year of not altering it at all
America Guatemala Due to the recent numerous incarcerations, Uzra Reya, the Sub-secretary of State for Civil Security and Human Rights, expressed her concerns regarding the increasing discrimination against journalists and human rights defenders in the country
America Guatemala The state, with UK financial help, started training its municipalities on climate change and sustainable mobility, with the aim of strengthening local capabilities and implement micro mobility initiatives