Guatemala received its first four deportation flights of 2025 from the US, carrying 522 people, following a record 61.680 deportations in 2024, as expectations rise for the new US administration's immigration policies

A 6% minimum wage increase for textile factories and 10% for other sectors has been announced, based on technical analysis and sector consultations

Guatemala, alongside Taiwan, celebrated 90 years of diplomatic relations with a ceremony highlighting their historical cooperation, free trade agreements, and joint initiatives in education, health, and rural development

The FAO warned of severe soil degradation in Guatemala due to climate change, with record heat causing major crop losses, and highlighted local efforts like the Guatemalan Alliance for Soil Management to promote conservation

Volcán de Fuego has intensified its activity, with explosions reaching up to 4.800 meters and its ashfall affecting communities like Antigua Guatemala and Alotenango, prompting authorities to warn against approaching the volcano