Guatemala

Country Guatemala
Capital Guatemala City
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Quetzal(GTQ)
Languages Spanish

Guatemala City

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The Mayan civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments, as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. In 1996, the government signed a peace agreement formally ending the conflict, which had left more than 100,000 people dead and had created, by some estimates, some 1 million refugees.

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Guatemala - Wikipedia
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PTI Fact Check: Old video from Guatemala falsely shared to link it to plastic pollution in India; details inside - Press Trust of IndiaPTI Fact Check: Old video from Guatemala falsely shared to link it to plastic pollution in India; details inside  Press Trust of India

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2025 (Continuing Activity) - Volcano DiscoveryFuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2025 (Continuing Activity)  Volcano Discovery

The truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label - CNNThe truth behind your clothing’s ‘made in Guatemala’ label  CNN

Inmates Make Brazen Escape in Guatemala - The New York TimesInmates Make Brazen Escape in Guatemala  The New York Times

First US flight with third-country deportees arrives in Guatemala - Al JazeeraFirst US flight with third-country deportees arrives in Guatemala  Al Jazeera

Greetings from Guatemala, where one person's trash becomes another's colorful art - NPRGreetings from Guatemala, where one person's trash becomes another's colorful art  NPR

20 members of gang designated by U.S. as foreign terrorist organization escape prison in Guatemala - CBS News20 members of gang designated by U.S. as foreign terrorist organization escape prison in Guatemala  CBS News

Guatemala Welcomes U.S. Help in Gang Crackdown After Prison Break - The New York TimesGuatemala Welcomes U.S. Help in Gang Crackdown After Prison Break  The New York Times

Nory Doesn’t Go to School Here Anymore - The New York TimesNory Doesn’t Go to School Here Anymore  The New York Times

International IDEA Statement on the Situation in Guatemala - International IDEAInternational IDEA Statement on the Situation in Guatemala  International IDEA

An Unexpected Turn: Rising Teen Athlete Deported From US To Guatemala - NDTVAn Unexpected Turn: Rising Teen Athlete Deported From US To Guatemala  NDTV

I decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it. - businessinsider.comI decided to retire early in Guatemala. I'm only getting half my pension, but the lower cost of healthcare makes it worth it.  businessinsider.com

'Now that Ronaldo has this record, it has more value': Guatemalan icon Ruiz - The Daily Star'Now that Ronaldo has this record, it has more value': Guatemalan icon Ruiz  The Daily Star

Embassy in Guatemala concerned about Indians illegally entering Central America - The HinduEmbassy in Guatemala concerned about Indians illegally entering Central America  The Hindu

Who Is IFS Raj Kumar Singh? Diplomat Appointed Ambassador to Guatemala, Concurrently Accredited to El Salvador and Honduras - Indian MastermindsWho Is IFS Raj Kumar Singh? Diplomat Appointed Ambassador to Guatemala, Concurrently Accredited to El Salvador and Honduras  Indian Masterminds

2025 News items - Guatemala formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Guatemala formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Born in the United States, these children were sent to Guatemala to be reunited with parents - The Palm Beach PostBorn in the United States, these children were sent to Guatemala to be reunited with parents  The Palm Beach Post

Investing in Nutrition: Key to a More Productive Guatemala - World Bank GroupInvesting in Nutrition: Key to a More Productive Guatemala  World Bank Group

Guatemala’s Prison Escape and Central America Security Risks - The Tico TimesGuatemala’s Prison Escape and Central America Security Risks  The Tico Times

Med students bring mission of hope, love and care to Guatemala - Campbell University NewsMed students bring mission of hope, love and care to Guatemala  Campbell University News

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Guatemala - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Guatemala  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Guatemala - Welcome to the United NationsGuatemala  Welcome to the United Nations

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2025 (Continuing Activity) - Volcano DiscoveryFuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2025 (Continuing Activity)  Volcano Discovery

A Mayan city in Guatemala, rescued from oblivion - The UNESCO CourierA Mayan city in Guatemala, rescued from oblivion  The UNESCO Courier

A land at risk, a willingness to change: Guatemala strengthens its path to resilience - UNDRRA land at risk, a willingness to change: Guatemala strengthens its path to resilience  UNDRR

Guatemalan power distributor gets US$770 million IFC loan - Latin LawyerGuatemalan power distributor gets US$770 million IFC loan  Latin Lawyer

Intel Brings Offline AI, Opportunity to Students in Guatemala - Intel NewsroomIntel Brings Offline AI, Opportunity to Students in Guatemala  Intel Newsroom

The 13 best things to do in Guatemala - Lonely PlanetThe 13 best things to do in Guatemala  Lonely Planet

At least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack - The HinduAt least seven killed in Guatemala funeral attack  The Hindu

Guatemala National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Guatemala National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Guatemala receives first flight from US with third-country migrants - ReutersGuatemala receives first flight from US with third-country migrants  Reuters

Guatemala Announces Crucial Water Law Dialogue - Human Rights WatchGuatemala Announces Crucial Water Law Dialogue  Human Rights Watch

When Health Arrived: Hope for the Guatemalan Highlands - World Bank GroupWhen Health Arrived: Hope for the Guatemalan Highlands  World Bank Group

Guatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee - Al JazeeraGuatemala’s ‘Volcano of Fire’ sends ash, lava flowing as hundreds flee  Al Jazeera

PBI-Guatemala observes Mayan ceremony in honour of Ramón Cadena, lawyer criminalized in the USAC case - Peace Brigades International-CanadaPBI-Guatemala observes Mayan ceremony in honour of Ramón Cadena, lawyer criminalized in the USAC case  Peace Brigades International-Canada

2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Guatemala and Peru notify mutually agreed solution in agriculture dispute  World Trade Organization

Guatemala travel - Lonely PlanetGuatemala travel  Lonely Planet

Caught On Camera: Rare Tornado Forms In Guatemala City - The Weather ChannelCaught On Camera: Rare Tornado Forms In Guatemala City  The Weather Channel

Guatemala, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Pilot Impact Evaluation - UN World Food ProgrammeGuatemala, Home-Grown School Feeding Programme: Pilot Impact Evaluation  UN World Food Programme

Nory and her mother were deported together. Then she was orphaned. - The 19th NewsNory and her mother were deported together. Then she was orphaned.  The 19th News

Guatemala Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen Preparedness and Response to Dengue and Other Arboviral Disease Outbreaks - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guatemala Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen Preparedness and Response to Dengue and Other Arboviral Disease Outbreaks  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Guatemala passes anti-gang law, declares gangs terrorist groups - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosGuatemala passes anti-gang law, declares gangs terrorist groups  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Guatemala: Selected Issues - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Guatemala: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 to be held in Guatemala for the first time - The World's 50 Best RestaurantsLatin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 to be held in Guatemala for the first time  The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Guatemala says it is willing to receive hundreds of deported children from US - The GuardianGuatemala says it is willing to receive hundreds of deported children from US  The Guardian

Nory Sontay Ramos, 17, was a rising senior in high school when ICE detained her and her mother. Devastation met them in Guatemala. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4o4bIIJ - facebook.comNory Sontay Ramos, 17, was a rising senior in high school when ICE detained her and her mother. Devastation met them in Guatemala. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4o4bIIJ  facebook.com

Bay Area barber accused of sexually assaulting dozens arrested in Guatemala - SFGATEBay Area barber accused of sexually assaulting dozens arrested in Guatemala  SFGATE

Guatemala is Rewriting the Rules of Inclusive Development - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupGuatemala is Rewriting the Rules of Inclusive Development  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Guatemala Joins Regional Efforts to Advance Geospatial Analysis for Epidemic Intelligence - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guatemala Joins Regional Efforts to Advance Geospatial Analysis for Epidemic Intelligence  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Five men lynched in Guatemala after allegations of theft after quake - Al JazeeraFive men lynched in Guatemala after allegations of theft after quake  Al Jazeera

How a survivor retreat is leading a movement for justice in Guatemala - International Justice MissionHow a survivor retreat is leading a movement for justice in Guatemala  International Justice Mission

Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children - BBCJudge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children  BBC

Guatemala sentences officials over 2017 shelter fire that killed 41 girls - ReutersGuatemala sentences officials over 2017 shelter fire that killed 41 girls  Reuters

Guatemala's president accepts resignations of top security officials after gang escape - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosGuatemala's president accepts resignations of top security officials after gang escape  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

One man, thousands of trees and heaps of determination: how regreening Guatemala transformed a village - The GuardianOne man, thousands of trees and heaps of determination: how regreening Guatemala transformed a village  The Guardian

2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Guatemala - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Guatemala  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

Media, Key Allies for Democracy in Guatemala - International IDEAMedia, Key Allies for Democracy in Guatemala  International IDEA

UK and Guatemala Strengthen Climate Collaboration Ahead of COP30 - GOV.UKUK and Guatemala Strengthen Climate Collaboration Ahead of COP30  GOV.UK

Taiwan, Guatemala sign deals on chip cooperation, political consultations - Focus TaiwanTaiwan, Guatemala sign deals on chip cooperation, political consultations  Focus Taiwan

Guatemala scraps plan for compulsory car insurance after protests - BBCGuatemala scraps plan for compulsory car insurance after protests  BBC

Oregon man from Guatemala denied attorney in deportation case, judge finds - OregonLive.comOregon man from Guatemala denied attorney in deportation case, judge finds  OregonLive.com

Guatemala and Saint Lucia to join CAF - CAF -bancoGuatemala and Saint Lucia to join CAF  CAF -banco

Guatemalan judge finds six people guilty over deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire - The GuardianGuatemalan judge finds six people guilty over deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire  The Guardian

President thanks visiting Guatemala Congress leader for supporting Taiwan - Focus TaiwanPresident thanks visiting Guatemala Congress leader for supporting Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

Guatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire - Al JazeeraGuatemala judge convicts 6 ex-officials in deaths of 41 girls in 2017 fire  Al Jazeera

HIV and TB Overview: Guatemala - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Guatemala  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Assessing Guatemala as a Nearshoring Destination - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesAssessing Guatemala as a Nearshoring Destination  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Guatemala: Indigenous Leaders Face Terrorism Charges - Human Rights WatchGuatemala: Indigenous Leaders Face Terrorism Charges  Human Rights Watch

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Guatemala - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Guatemala  UNAIDS

Guatemala: Six months of injustice and criminalization against Indigenous representatives from Totonicapán - Amnesty InternationalGuatemala: Six months of injustice and criminalization against Indigenous representatives from Totonicapán  Amnesty International

This 60,000-resident Guatemala town offers volcano hikes and colonial heritage for half what Peru charges - Journée MondialeThis 60,000-resident Guatemala town offers volcano hikes and colonial heritage for half what Peru charges  Journée Mondiale

Japan-Guatemala Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Guatemala Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Guatemala’s Independence Day 2025 - GOV.UKGuatemala’s Independence Day 2025  GOV.UK

NEW AQ: Reasons for Hope in Guatemala - Americas QuarterlyNEW AQ: Reasons for Hope in Guatemala  Americas Quarterly

Message for U.S. Citizens: Stay Safe, Stay Prepared – Earthquake Readiness in Guatemala - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)Message for U.S. Citizens: Stay Safe, Stay Prepared – Earthquake Readiness in Guatemala  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala - The University of Arizona Health SciencesToxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala  The University of Arizona Health Sciences

Timeline: Guatemala’s 2023 Election Crisis - Americas QuarterlyTimeline: Guatemala’s 2023 Election Crisis  Americas Quarterly

Skeleton found in Guatemala likely that of missing US birdwatcher - BBCSkeleton found in Guatemala likely that of missing US birdwatcher  BBC

2026 Will Be a Key Year for Guatemala: The United States and the International Community Should Support the Restoration of Justice - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA2026 Will Be a Key Year for Guatemala: The United States and the International Community Should Support the Restoration of Justice  Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA

As migration changes, city near border of Mexico and Guatemala returns to normalcy - El Paso TimesAs migration changes, city near border of Mexico and Guatemala returns to normalcy  El Paso Times

Guatemala: Six Months of Injustice and Criminalization Against Indigenous Representatives from Totonicapá - Amnesty International USAGuatemala: Six Months of Injustice and Criminalization Against Indigenous Representatives from Totonicapá  Amnesty International USA

Motion cameras were set up in the jungles of Guatemala — and they captured something incredible - vox.comMotion cameras were set up in the jungles of Guatemala — and they captured something incredible  vox.com

USA vs. Guatemala: How to watch, stream Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal - MLSsoccer.comUSA vs. Guatemala: How to watch, stream Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal  MLSsoccer.com

El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras emergency - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyEl Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras emergency  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Mountain View barber accused of sexually assaulting dozens of men arrested in Guatemala: DA - KTVUMountain View barber accused of sexually assaulting dozens of men arrested in Guatemala: DA  KTVU

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing called up to Guatemala squad for World Cup qualifiers - MK DonsNathaniel Mendez-Laing called up to Guatemala squad for World Cup qualifiers  MK Dons

Guatemala: 39 human rights organisations express solidarity with Ramón Cadena - CejilGuatemala: 39 human rights organisations express solidarity with Ramón Cadena  Cejil

Six Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home - The New York TimesSix Convicted in 2017 Fire That Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala Group Home  The New York Times

UN Human Rights Committee demands Guatemala protect girls to ensure none are forced to become mothers - Center for Reproductive RightsUN Human Rights Committee demands Guatemala protect girls to ensure none are forced to become mothers  Center for Reproductive Rights

US judge extends block on deportations of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children - ReutersUS judge extends block on deportations of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children  Reuters

Visa Update - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)Visa Update  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

What to know about Guatemalan migrant children and efforts to send them home - PBSWhat to know about Guatemalan migrant children and efforts to send them home  PBS

Countries of the Americas meet in Guatemala to strengthen preparedness for influenza pandemics - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Countries of the Americas meet in Guatemala to strengthen preparedness for influenza pandemics  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children can stay in the U.S. for now, judge says - NPRHundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children can stay in the U.S. for now, judge says  NPR

United States and Guatemala Identify Cyber Espionage Threats Linked to China in Joint Security Review. - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)United States and Guatemala Identify Cyber Espionage Threats Linked to China in Joint Security Review.  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

‘Guatemala and the European Union promote the transformation of the Motagua River Basin’ - EEAS‘Guatemala and the European Union promote the transformation of the Motagua River Basin’  EEAS

NRC in Guatemala - nrc.noNRC in Guatemala  nrc.no

Mexico's southern border with Guatemala is a different place in 2025. Here's why - azcentral.com and The Arizona RepublicMexico's southern border with Guatemala is a different place in 2025. Here's why  azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

Start Fund to support anticipatory flood response in Guatemala - GOV.UKStart Fund to support anticipatory flood response in Guatemala  GOV.UK

Guatemala police investigate bus crash which killed 55 - BBCGuatemala police investigate bus crash which killed 55  BBC