For the COP26 climate conference, the country mainly focused on indigenous representation, since their community was heavily affected last year by hurricanes Eta and Iota, resulting in the country’s classification as “highly vulnerable” to climate change

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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