The Trump administration began its deportation campaign from the US by using military transport planes for sending migrants back to Guatemala; the move is seen as sending a "clear message" that illegal immigration will lead to severe consequences

Guatemalan archaeologists have discovered a Teotihuacan-style altar in Tikal's national park, revealing evidence of cultural and political interactions between the Mayans and Teotihuacan elites from 300-500 AD

A regulation requiring vehicle insurance has been repealed after nationwide protests; President Arévalo announced the decision to halt unrest and form a technical committee to review traffic law implementation within a year

In Guatemala, the Community Nutrition Counselors, a group of trained women, are making a difference in the fight against food insecurity by voluntarily traveling to remote rural areas and educating families on hygiene and safe nutrition

Hundreds of Indigenous Guatemalans protested the rollback of justice for war crimes, urging President Bernardo Arévalo to honor peace accords that have yet to be fulfilled