America Guatemala The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is now under multiple investigations of corruption, thus fuelling doubts about the electoral process as well as potential attempts to invalidate the upcoming second round of presidential elections
America Guatemala Nearly US$15 million in aid for impoverished families in a one-off payment to 100.000 families without electricity has been announced by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo
America Guatemala Hundreds of ex-paramilitaries who participated in Guatemala's civil war (1960-1996) blocked roads across the country demanding payment for their wartime services: they called for the disbursement of a monthly stipend approved by Congress in 2022
America Guatemala The diverse ecosystems and fauna of Guatemala's Laguna del Tigre National Park have suffered significant losses due to 62 days of fires, resulting in over 465 kilometers of forest area being damaged, with experts predicting a slow recovery of 30-40 years
America Guatemala President Jimmy Morales traveled to Israel to seek cooperation in agriculture, economy, and intelligence, marking his first trip outside the Americas since his inauguration, with plans to meet Israeli leaders to discuss mutual support