To increase the quality of cocoa production, president Alejandro Giammattei inaugurated a cocoa profit centre, that will help producers by establishing price floors on the good and providing them fiscal advice

Indigenous communities in Guatemala met with UN water rights experts to discuss strategies for protecting rivers and lakes, considering water a common good, and advocating for inclusive water management and legislation that prioritizes indigenous needs

Authorities arrested numerous police officers for their involvement in a human trafficking network that smuggled migrants toward the US, with the officers accused of accepting bribes and facilitating their passage

Guatemala has committed to deploying a contingent of Military Police to Haiti as part of a multinational support mission aimed at stabilizing the country, with President Arévalo announcing the contribution of 150 soldiers during the UN General Assembly

135 Nicaraguan political prisoners released by Ortega's government, including student leaders, religious figures, and human rights defenders have been welcomed in Guatemala; the country will provide shelter, food, and medical care as they seek asylum