Guatemalan Taxi Drivers Association APTG confirmed that a caravan is planned for today to protest the high price of fuel; as the call to action is open to taxis, ride-hailing services, motorcycle taxis, and private vehicles, blockades are expected

A 10% drop in homicides and a 38% decline in extortion cases has been recorded in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to official statistics presented by President Arévalo

A legal action is asking the Constitutional Court to legitimize same-sex marriage by declaring unconstitutional part of Article 78 of the Civil Code, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman; it is the first such attempt in Guatemala’s history

Security at the Constitutional Court will be reinforced upon request of the Public Prosecutor's Office following a video circulating on social media that calls for attacks against constitutional justices

Military cooperation with the USA will include access to equipment, training, and expert support to assist anti-drug trafficking operations; Guatemala made clear that “no agreement authorizes foreign military operations on national territory"