America Guatemala Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo de León, in his first month in office, unveiled findings of corruption involving 878 ghost positions in the government, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and focus on enhancing internal security
America Guatemala A volunteer-led initiative in Guatemala has protected hundreds of children from hazardous firework labor by offering schooling, food, and community support through the “Sulla Strada” project, launched to combat extreme poverty and child exploitation
America Guatemala The birth rate reached its lowest level in a decade in 2024, according to official data from the National Institute of Statistics: an absolute drop of 86.939 births shows a sustained decline reflecting changes in Guatemala's demographic structure
America Guatemala Guatemala has begun receiving deported Central American migrants from the US under a transit agreement, starting with a flight of 59 people, despite previous denials of a broader safe third country deal
America Guatemala Congress has approved Guatemala’s Anti-Gang Law with 145 votes, and President Arévalo has celebrated the move as a step toward greater security by increasing penalties and criminalizing gang-related activities