America Guatemala 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
America Guatemala Indigenous communities in Guatemala are facing a high 18% illiteracy rate and have launched initiatives like floating schools—classrooms on boats reaching remote areas—but struggle as many children are pulled from school to work in agriculture
America Guatemala Temporary humanitarian status has been granted by authorities in Guatemala to 161 Mexicans, mostly families with children, who have fled Frontera Comalapa escaping cartel violence despite official denials from Mexico
America Guatemala A series of strong earthquakes has struck Guatemala, leaving at least one elderly person dead, two seriously injured, and over 20 homes damaged, with authorities linking the quakes -up to magnitude 5,8- to the Jalpatagua fault
America Guatemala Deputies didn't meet to extend the deadline for the payment of road tax: vehicle owners must thus respect the deadline set for 31 July