Local newspaper El Periódico has closed amid judicial attacks on its staff, facing charges against its founder and president; press freedom organizations have condemned the closure as a setback for democracy

Sonia Gutiérrez, the only indigenous woman in Guatemala's Congress, called for a national dialogue with indigenous authorities to promote their political inclusion and participation, addressing historical exclusion and racism against indigenous people

Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo de León requested OAS support for the selection of justice authorities through an observation mission during the Permanent Council session in Washington, DC

Guatemala has reconciled post-dispute with Colombia, agreeing on military support to strengthen bilateral ties after President Gustavo Petro threatened to sever relations over Guatemala's arrest warrant against Defense Minister Velásquez