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
Guatemala - CIA World Fact Book
Guatemala - BBC
Guatemala - National Geographic
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Location Announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple - Meridian MagazineLocation Announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple  Meridian Magazine

Scholarships for Our Future program opens in Guatemala - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyScholarships for Our Future program opens in Guatemala  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

‘Strong eruption’ of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations - The Guardian‘Strong eruption’ of volcano in Guatemala forces evacuations  The Guardian

Top drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico, Guatemala officials say - CBS NewsTop drug trafficker wanted in U.S. is captured in Mexico, Guatemala officials say  CBS News

Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations - AP NewsGuatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts and forces evacuations  AP News

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts: authorities call for evacuation of 30,000 people - Euronews.comGuatemala's Fuego volcano erupts: authorities call for evacuation of 30,000 people  Euronews.com

Feds bust massive alleged Guatemalan human smuggling ring operating out of California - Fox NewsFeds bust massive alleged Guatemalan human smuggling ring operating out of California  Fox News

See photos of Volcano of Fire in Guatemala eruption - CBS NewsSee photos of Volcano of Fire in Guatemala eruption  CBS News

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

Location Announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgLocation Announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

Explore the Maya ruins of Guatemala's Petén jungle - National GeographicExplore the Maya ruins of Guatemala's Petén jungle  National Geographic

Guatemalan ambassador to Israel gets more than she bargained for … and that’s fine - JNS.orgGuatemalan ambassador to Israel gets more than she bargained for … and that’s fine  JNS.org

Berlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival - VarietyBerlinale Winner ‘Pepe,’ Sundance Sensation ‘Sujo‘ and Panama’s Acclaimed ‘Beloved Tropic,’ Lead this Year’s Audience Award Contenders at the 13th Panama Film Festival  Variety

Rendering, site announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple - Church NewsRendering, site announced for Retalhuleu Guatemala Temple  Church News

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

Guatemala: RSF calls for an investigation into the murder of Ismael Alonzo González and demands concrete protections for journalists - Reporters sans frontièresGuatemala: RSF calls for an investigation into the murder of Ismael Alonzo González and demands concrete protections for journalists  Reporters sans frontières

51 Dead After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Guatemala - NDTV51 Dead After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Guatemala  NDTV

Guatemala Prioritizes Capacity Building, Palliative Care and Strengthening Cancer Registry Following Cancer Control Review - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Guatemala Prioritizes Capacity Building, Palliative Care and Strengthening Cancer Registry Following Cancer Control Review  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Press freedom group urges Guatemala government to investigate journalist murder - JURIST - News - JURIST Legal NewsPress freedom group urges Guatemala government to investigate journalist murder - JURIST - News  JURIST Legal News

Guatemala: RSF calls for an investigation into the murder of Ismael Alonzo González and demands concrete protections for journalists - IFEXGuatemala: RSF calls for an investigation into the murder of Ismael Alonzo González and demands concrete protections for journalists  IFEX

Sarah McMillin, CRNA, returns from humanitarian mission in Guatemala - University of Nebraska Medical CenterSarah McMillin, CRNA, returns from humanitarian mission in Guatemala  University of Nebraska Medical Center

Wakamow Rotary celebrates completion of washroom project in Guatemala - MooseJawToday.comWakamow Rotary celebrates completion of washroom project in Guatemala  MooseJawToday.com

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

Guatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south - AP NewsGuatemala steps up patrols along border as US extends border security goals south  AP News

Guatemala Edges Honduras 2-1 in Intense Friendly at Chase Stadium - Inter Miami CFGuatemala Edges Honduras 2-1 in Intense Friendly at Chase Stadium  Inter Miami CF

Magnitude of 6.2 earthquake strikes Guatemala: USGS - The HinduMagnitude of 6.2 earthquake strikes Guatemala: USGS  The Hindu

Guatemala Joins Global Initiative to End Plastic Pollution - IUCNGuatemala Joins Global Initiative to End Plastic Pollution  IUCN

Video. Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts - Euronews.comVideo. Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts  Euronews.com

Guatemala - General DebateGuatemala  General Debate

The Bat Caves of Guatemala: Hidden Ecosystems with Vital Ecological Roles - MSNThe Bat Caves of Guatemala: Hidden Ecosystems with Vital Ecological Roles  MSN

Forging Stronger ties: India and Guatemala’s path to a Sustainable Future - Defence News - financialexpress.comForging Stronger ties: India and Guatemala’s path to a Sustainable Future - Defence News  financialexpress.com

US military planes with deported ‘illegal’ immigrants arrive in Guatemala, first since Trump assumed power - Hindustan TimesUS military planes with deported ‘illegal’ immigrants arrive in Guatemala, first since Trump assumed power  Hindustan Times

Technique of making the giant kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala - UNESCO Intangible Cultural HeritageTechnique of making the giant kites of Santiago Sacatepéquez and Sumpango, Guatemala  UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Alert: Volcano Eruption Fuego (March 10, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)Alert: Volcano Eruption Fuego (March 10, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes official visit to Guatemala - ohchrUN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk concludes official visit to Guatemala  ohchr

Discover the surprising cuisine of this Guatemalan town - National GeographicDiscover the surprising cuisine of this Guatemalan town  National Geographic

Guatemala Civil War Trial - The Herald JournalGuatemala Civil War Trial  The Herald Journal

Improving Health and Nutrition for Indigenous Communities in Guatemala - World BankImproving Health and Nutrition for Indigenous Communities in Guatemala  World Bank

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo at a Joint Press Availability - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo at a Joint Press Availability  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Guatemala - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Guatemala  Human Rights Watch

Guatemala: Democracy Imperiled | Aryeh Neier, Amrit Singh - The New York Review of BooksGuatemala: Democracy Imperiled | Aryeh Neier, Amrit Singh  The New York Review of Books

Cojolyá Association: Indigenous Artisans Optimize E-commerce Through IP in Guatemala - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Cojolyá Association: Indigenous Artisans Optimize E-commerce Through IP in Guatemala  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Volcanic Vistas of the Guatemala Highlands - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Volcanic Vistas of the Guatemala Highlands  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

At least 51 people killed in Guatemala bus crash - Al JazeeraAt least 51 people killed in Guatemala bus crash  Al Jazeera

Accelerating business confidence in northern Central America: A roadmap for Guatemala - Atlantic CouncilAccelerating business confidence in northern Central America: A roadmap for Guatemala  Atlantic Council

Strengthening Local Governance: How Guatemala’s Rural Communities are Leading Conflict Resolution - Welcome to the United NationsStrengthening Local Governance: How Guatemala’s Rural Communities are Leading Conflict Resolution  Welcome to the United Nations

5 reasons to visit Guatemala - National Geographic5 reasons to visit Guatemala  National Geographic

ICE illegally deported South Florida dad to Guatemala, perhaps others, lawsuit claims - Miami HeraldICE illegally deported South Florida dad to Guatemala, perhaps others, lawsuit claims  Miami Herald

Guatemala: Attorney General Pursues Political Prosecutions - Human Rights WatchGuatemala: Attorney General Pursues Political Prosecutions  Human Rights Watch

Israel intensifies diplomacy with Guatemala to repatriate 'Lev Tahor' cult survivors - YnetnewsIsrael intensifies diplomacy with Guatemala to repatriate 'Lev Tahor' cult survivors  Ynetnews

BYD Unveils New Models in Guatemala, Leading a New Chapter in Green Mobility - byd.comBYD Unveils New Models in Guatemala, Leading a New Chapter in Green Mobility  byd.com

Lev Tahor: Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children - BBCLev Tahor: Guatemala police clash with Jewish sect over 160 at-risk children  BBC

Pope prays for victims of bus crash in Guatemala - Vatican NewsPope prays for victims of bus crash in Guatemala  Vatican News

Will Arrest of Guatemala’s Most Wanted Fugitive Rattle Drug Underworld? - InSight CrimeWill Arrest of Guatemala’s Most Wanted Fugitive Rattle Drug Underworld?  InSight Crime

Exile is ‘a little bit less than death’ for lawyer forced to flee Guatemala - The GuardianExile is ‘a little bit less than death’ for lawyer forced to flee Guatemala  The Guardian

Guatemala Civil War Trial - Goshen NewsGuatemala Civil War Trial  Goshen News

Cemex sells its operations in Guatemala - CemexCemex sells its operations in Guatemala  Cemex

At least 55 dead in Guatemala after bus plunges from highway bridge - The GuardianAt least 55 dead in Guatemala after bus plunges from highway bridge  The Guardian

Guatemala Brings Together Garifuna and Mayan Voices to Shape COP16 Position on Governance, Forests, and Biodiversity - IUCNGuatemala Brings Together Garifuna and Mayan Voices to Shape COP16 Position on Governance, Forests, and Biodiversity  IUCN

Guatemala: A 2025 Snapshot - Americas QuarterlyGuatemala: A 2025 Snapshot  Americas Quarterly

Trump Branding Migrants as Criminals Is Complicating Plans to Bring Them Home - Bloomberg.comTrump Branding Migrants as Criminals Is Complicating Plans to Bring Them Home  Bloomberg.com

Guatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington - Americas QuarterlyGuatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington  Americas Quarterly

The Future of Work in Guatemala - World BankThe Future of Work in Guatemala  World Bank

Guatemala: When Hope and Reality Collide - Freedom HouseGuatemala: When Hope and Reality Collide  Freedom House

Haiti: Guatemalan forces arrive to tackle gang violence - BBCHaiti: Guatemalan forces arrive to tackle gang violence  BBC

U.S. Deportees on Their Return to Guatemala - Think Global HealthU.S. Deportees on Their Return to Guatemala  Think Global Health

At least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge - ReutersAt least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge  Reuters

From the Field: CHWE's Madison Goering Reflects on Recent Research in Guatemala - CU Anschutz newsroomFrom the Field: CHWE's Madison Goering Reflects on Recent Research in Guatemala  CU Anschutz newsroom

Guatemala to increase deportation flights from US carrying migrants from other countries - CNNGuatemala to increase deportation flights from US carrying migrants from other countries  CNN

Guatemala’s history of colonialism, from genocide to extractionist industries - UC Santa BarbaraGuatemala’s history of colonialism, from genocide to extractionist industries  UC Santa Barbara

8 of the best outdoor experiences in Guatemala - National Geographic8 of the best outdoor experiences in Guatemala  National Geographic

Families bid farewell to victims of Guatemala bus crash - AP NewsFamilies bid farewell to victims of Guatemala bus crash  AP News

Guatemala judge orders journalist Zamora back to prison - ReutersGuatemala judge orders journalist Zamora back to prison  Reuters

Montana linemen help make a difference in Guatemala - NBC MontanaMontana linemen help make a difference in Guatemala  NBC Montana

51 dead in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge - VOA - Voice of America English News51 dead in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge  VOA - Voice of America English News

Chase Stadium to Host Thrilling International Friendly Between Guatemala and Honduras on March 16 - Inter Miami CFChase Stadium to Host Thrilling International Friendly Between Guatemala and Honduras on March 16  Inter Miami CF

Indigenous efforts help restore Guatemala's Totonicapán Forest - World Wildlife FundIndigenous efforts help restore Guatemala's Totonicapán Forest  World Wildlife Fund

Guatemala - March 2025 - USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)Guatemala - March 2025  USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (.gov)

Democracy remains at risk in Guatemala, says UN human rights chief - ReutersDemocracy remains at risk in Guatemala, says UN human rights chief  Reuters

New poverty estimates: A crucial tool to shape Guatemala’s national development - World Bank BlogsNew poverty estimates: A crucial tool to shape Guatemala’s national development  World Bank Blogs

Guatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts - Al JazeeraGuatemala agrees to increase number of US deportation flights it accepts  Al Jazeera

Guatemala: A unity of life - Comunione e Liberazione - Sito ufficialeGuatemala: A unity of life  Comunione e Liberazione - Sito ufficiale

A Mayan Farming Technique to Fight Guatemala's Food Insecurity - Think Global HealthA Mayan Farming Technique to Fight Guatemala's Food Insecurity  Think Global Health

Guatemala Busts Traffickers as 88 Migrants Head for U.S. Border - The Tico TimesGuatemala Busts Traffickers as 88 Migrants Head for U.S. Border  The Tico Times

At least 54 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge - CNNAt least 54 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge  CNN

Travel Logs: Talquezal, Guatemala - Action Against HungerTravel Logs: Talquezal, Guatemala  Action Against Hunger

Gaby Moreno Tells a Powerful Story of ‘Loss and Longing’ in Poignant Film ‘Lamento’ - Rolling StoneGaby Moreno Tells a Powerful Story of ‘Loss and Longing’ in Poignant Film ‘Lamento’  Rolling Stone

Guatemala to accept more US deportation flights after Rubio talks - ReutersGuatemala to accept more US deportation flights after Rubio talks  Reuters

More than 50 are dead after a bus plunged into a gorge in Guatemala - NPRMore than 50 are dead after a bus plunged into a gorge in Guatemala  NPR

EU Special Representative for Human Rights visits Guatemala - EEASEU Special Representative for Human Rights visits Guatemala  EEAS

Guatemala: Monitoring the Humanitarian Response - Bulletin n° 1 | January-June 2024 - OCHAGuatemala: Monitoring the Humanitarian Response - Bulletin n° 1 | January-June 2024  OCHA

The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa - BBCThe US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa  BBC

These new mission leaders have been called to serve around the world — from Ghana to Guatemala - Church NewsThese new mission leaders have been called to serve around the world — from Ghana to Guatemala  Church News

Another 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs - ReutersAnother 75 Guatemalan soldiers arrive in Haiti to battle gangs  Reuters

Arévalo, One Year On: Is Guatemala’s President Losing the Fight Against Corruption? - InSight CrimeArévalo, One Year On: Is Guatemala’s President Losing the Fight Against Corruption?  InSight Crime

Guatemala Bus Tragedy Claims 52 Lives in Devastating Ravine Plunge - The Tico TimesGuatemala Bus Tragedy Claims 52 Lives in Devastating Ravine Plunge  The Tico Times

Guatemala's Ecotourism: Migration Stopgap Meets Sustainability Vision - Think Global HealthGuatemala's Ecotourism: Migration Stopgap Meets Sustainability Vision  Think Global Health

List of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70) - Jagran JoshList of the Top 10 Countries with the Lowest IQ (Below 70)  Jagran Josh

“Mens et manus” in Guatemala - MIT News“Mens et manus” in Guatemala  MIT News