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
Guatemala - Timeline - BBC

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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 opens 1.4 GW energy auction - pv magazine InternationalGuatemala opens 1.4 GW energy auction  pv magazine International

A high schooler stays back as his family, separated by deportation, returns to Guatemala - NPRA high schooler stays back as his family, separated by deportation, returns to Guatemala  NPR

Guatemalan vice minister arrested after leading protests against prosecutor - Times of IndiaGuatemalan vice minister arrested after leading protests against prosecutor  Times of India

Mission Produce® Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Packhouse in Guatemala to Power Year-Round Avocado Supply - GlobeNewswireMission Produce® Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Packhouse in Guatemala to Power Year-Round Avocado Supply  GlobeNewswire

Guatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaGuatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Guatemala Overview: Development news, research, data - World BankGuatemala Overview: Development news, research, data  World Bank

A “New Day” for Guatemala? - Americas QuarterlyA “New Day” for Guatemala?  Americas Quarterly

Mission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse - FruitnetMission Produce inaugurates Guatemala packhouse  Fruitnet

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

Taiwan, Guatemala release Chinese translation of sacred Mayan text - Focus TaiwanTaiwan, Guatemala release Chinese translation of sacred Mayan text  Focus Taiwan

New avocado packinghouse opens in Guatemala to boost exports - FreshPlazaNew avocado packinghouse opens in Guatemala to boost exports  FreshPlaza

Taiwan, Guatemala release Chinese translation of sacred Mayan text - Taipei TimesTaiwan, Guatemala release Chinese translation of sacred Mayan text  Taipei Times

Police detain ally of Guatemalan president - ReutersPolice detain ally of Guatemalan president  Reuters

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

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

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

Guatemala by the Numbers - Americas QuarterlyGuatemala by the Numbers  Americas Quarterly

Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Martinez - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Martinez  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Motagua Forum: EU circular economy forum in Guatemala - International Partnerships - European CommissionMotagua Forum: EU circular economy forum in Guatemala  International Partnerships - European Commission

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

Forging Stronger ties: India and Guatemala’s path to a Sustainable Future - Defence News - The Financial ExpressForging Stronger ties: India and Guatemala’s path to a Sustainable Future - Defence News  The Financial Express

A Teotihuacan altar at Tikal, Guatemala: central Mexican ritual and elite interaction in the Maya Lowlands | Antiquity - Cambridge University Press & AssessmentA Teotihuacan altar at Tikal, Guatemala: central Mexican ritual and elite interaction in the Maya Lowlands | Antiquity  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Prosecutors arrest deputy minister who defended President’s election in Guatemala - EFE - Agencia de noticiasProsecutors arrest deputy minister who defended President’s election in Guatemala  EFE - Agencia de noticias

Guatemala forecasts US$5bn investment from latest power tenders - BNamericasGuatemala forecasts US$5bn investment from latest power tenders  BNamericas

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

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

Now we have nothing left: a study on housing, land and property of displaced indigenous communities in Guatemala - nrc.noNow we have nothing left: a study on housing, land and property of displaced indigenous communities in Guatemala  nrc.no

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

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

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

Guatemala - General DebateGuatemala  General Debate

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

Guatemala’s indigenous people grow impatient with their champion - The EconomistGuatemala’s indigenous people grow impatient with their champion  The Economist

Guatemala arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism - AP NewsGuatemala arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism  AP News

Guatemala working on national legislation on cybercrime, in view of acceding to the Budapest Convention - The Council of EuropeGuatemala working on national legislation on cybercrime, in view of acceding to the Budapest Convention  The Council of Europe

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

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

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

Guatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute - Investing.com AustraliaGuatemala and Peru reach agreement over agricultural trade dispute  Investing.com Australia

Aerial Connectivity Assessment and Promotion for Guatemala - UN TourismAerial Connectivity Assessment and Promotion for Guatemala  UN Tourism

Right from the start, new VCU chapter of Humanity First gets to make an international impact - VCU NewsRight from the start, new VCU chapter of Humanity First gets to make an international impact  VCU News

El Salvador, Guatemala chases first title at 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup - ConcacafEl Salvador, Guatemala chases first title at 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup  Concacaf

‘Hostages’ in Guatemala: The Fight for 140 Children - The Media Line‘Hostages’ in Guatemala: The Fight for 140 Children  The Media Line

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

Update of Guatemala's Sustainable Tourism Master Plan - UN TourismUpdate of Guatemala's Sustainable Tourism Master Plan  UN Tourism

Mission Produce's New High-Tech Guatemala Facility Revolutionizes Year-Round Avocado Supply Chain - Stock TitanMission Produce's New High-Tech Guatemala Facility Revolutionizes Year-Round Avocado Supply Chain  Stock Titan

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

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

Chubut Governor and Guatemalan Ambassador discuss possible joint initiatives - MercoPressChubut Governor and Guatemalan Ambassador discuss possible joint initiatives  MercoPress

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)

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)

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

Guatemalan journalist Quimy de León subject to smear campaign involving CPJ - ifex.orgGuatemalan journalist Quimy de León subject to smear campaign involving CPJ  ifex.org

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

In Guatemala, painted altar found at Tikal adds new context to mysterious Maya history - Brown UniversityIn Guatemala, painted altar found at Tikal adds new context to mysterious Maya history  Brown University

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

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

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

IOM Chief’s Visit to Guatemala Highlights Urgent Needs for People Returning Home - iom.intIOM Chief’s Visit to Guatemala Highlights Urgent Needs for People Returning Home  iom.int

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

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

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

Guatemala Pope Francis Global Reax - The Herald JournalGuatemala Pope Francis Global Reax  The Herald Journal

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

ICE arrests Guatemalan alien charged with girlfriend’s murder; uncle, an illegal alien, charged with accessory - ice.govICE arrests Guatemalan alien charged with girlfriend’s murder; uncle, an illegal alien, charged with accessory  ice.gov

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mission Produce to Launch New Guatemala Facility in August - marketscreener.comMission Produce to Launch New Guatemala Facility in August  marketscreener.com

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

Guatemalan Police Arrest Indigenous Leader Who Led Nationwide Protests - Democracy Now!Guatemalan Police Arrest Indigenous Leader Who Led Nationwide Protests  Democracy Now!

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

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

Through coffee, Troy students fund education costs for Guatemalan girls - NEWS10 ABCThrough coffee, Troy students fund education costs for Guatemalan girls  NEWS10 ABC

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

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

Guatemala Pope Francis Global Reax - The Herald JournalGuatemala Pope Francis Global Reax  The Herald Journal

Landau Meets Guatemalan FM Martinez - Mirage NewsLandau Meets Guatemalan FM Martinez  Mirage News

Guatemala Edges Honduras 2-1 in Intense Friendly at Chase Stadium - intermiamicfGuatemala Edges Honduras 2-1 in Intense Friendly at Chase Stadium  intermiamicf

Mystery Meat No More: Genetic Tools Reveal What’s Really In Guatemala’s Shark Markets - ForbesMystery Meat No More: Genetic Tools Reveal What’s Really In Guatemala’s Shark Markets  Forbes

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

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

Guatemala Pope Francis Global Reax - The Herald JournalGuatemala Pope Francis Global Reax  The Herald Journal

KSU Ph.D. Student’s Journey into the Heart of Guatemala’s Migration Story - Kennesaw State UniversityKSU Ph.D. Student’s Journey into the Heart of Guatemala’s Migration Story  Kennesaw State University

Guatemala procession falsely portrayed as Pope's funeral - Yahoo News UKGuatemala procession falsely portrayed as Pope's funeral  Yahoo News UK

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

Christian Aid Week Appeal – Guatemala: A Hunger Hotspot - The Anglican DomainChristian Aid Week Appeal – Guatemala: A Hunger Hotspot  The Anglican Domain

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 arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism - Toronto StarGuatemala arrests Indigenous leader of 2023 protests, accusing him of terrorism  Toronto Star

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

Guatemala Pope Francis Global Reax - The Herald JournalGuatemala Pope Francis Global Reax  The Herald Journal

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

Chase Stadium to Host Thrilling International Friendly Between Guatemala and Honduras on March 16 - intermiamicfChase Stadium to Host Thrilling International Friendly Between Guatemala and Honduras on March 16  intermiamicf