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
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‘I Lava You’: The Guatemala volcano proposal and why everyone is talking about it-- Myths and legends ass - The Times of India‘I Lava You’: The Guatemala volcano proposal and why everyone is talking about it-- Myths and legends ass  The Times of India

Exclusive: India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from Colombia, Guatemala - ReutersExclusive: India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from Colombia, Guatemala  Reuters

Exploring Guatemala – Scenic Drone Film in 4K - MSNExploring Guatemala – Scenic Drone Film in 4K  MSN

Volcano erupts as woman says 'Yes' to boyfriend's proposal in Guatemala - Odisha TVVolcano erupts as woman says 'Yes' to boyfriend's proposal in Guatemala  Odisha TV

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor - Mexico News DailyMexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor  Mexico News Daily

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

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle - AP NewsMexico, Guatemala and Belize to create tri-national nature reserve to protect Mayan jungle  AP News

Guatemala Rattled by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake: What to Know - NewsweekGuatemala Rattled by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake: What to Know  Newsweek

Their Mass Rape Went Unpunished. Four Decades Later, They Fought Back. - The New York TimesTheir Mass Rape Went Unpunished. Four Decades Later, They Fought Back.  The New York Times

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

Hospitals linked to antibiotic resistance in Guatemala - WSU InsiderHospitals linked to antibiotic resistance in Guatemala  WSU Insider

GIEWS Country Brief: Guatemala 20-August-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Guatemala 20-August-2025  ReliefWeb

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize Unite to Protect Maya Forest - Yucatán MagazineMexico, Guatemala, and Belize Unite to Protect Maya Forest  Yucatán Magazine

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

Pacaya Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest - VolcanoDiscoveryPacaya Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Unrest  VolcanoDiscovery

Takalik Abaj, Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Quetzaltenango, the Ixil Triangle, and Todos Santos Cuchumatán Booming Cultural and Historical Treasures Redefining Authentic Travel Experiences in Guatemala Will You Discover These Hidden Gems? - Travel And Tour WorldTakalik Abaj, Santo Domingo Xenacoj, Quetzaltenango, the Ixil Triangle, and Todos Santos Cuchumatán Booming Cultural and Historical Treasures Redefining Authentic Travel Experiences in Guatemala Will You Discover These Hidden Gems?  Travel And Tour World

Mexico and Guatemala presidents meet face-to-face for the first time to talk key regional projects - MintMexico and Guatemala presidents meet face-to-face for the first time to talk key regional projects  Mint

Mexico, Guatemala and Belize create trinational reserve to protect Maya Forest - Wanderlust Travel MagazineMexico, Guatemala and Belize create trinational reserve to protect Maya Forest  Wanderlust Travel Magazine

Thousands of containers halted by Santo Tomas Port worker strike in Guatemala - FreshFruitPortal.comThousands of containers halted by Santo Tomas Port worker strike in Guatemala  FreshFruitPortal.com

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

Guatemala grants temporary status to 161 Mexicans fleeing organized crime - ABC NewsGuatemala grants temporary status to 161 Mexicans fleeing organized crime  ABC News

Guatemala to Build Its Own Section of the Interoceanic Corridor - Mexico Business NewsGuatemala to Build Its Own Section of the Interoceanic Corridor  Mexico Business News

Mexico, Guatemala & Belize to create ‘2nd-biggest nature reserve' - newsarenaindia.comMexico, Guatemala & Belize to create ‘2nd-biggest nature reserve'  newsarenaindia.com

Guatemala port resumes operations after a 2-day blockade - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyGuatemala port resumes operations after a 2-day blockade  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Fuego Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption - VolcanoDiscoveryFuego Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption  VolcanoDiscovery

Guatemala agrees to shelter 161 Mexicans fleeing violence in southern Mexico - Anadolu AjansiGuatemala agrees to shelter 161 Mexicans fleeing violence in southern Mexico  Anadolu Ajansi

Egypt partakes in LACAC executive committee meetings in Guatemala-SIS - Sis.gov.egEgypt partakes in LACAC executive committee meetings in Guatemala-SIS  Sis.gov.eg

Lake Atitlán Emerges as a Surging Travel Haven with Booming Adventure, Cultural Immersion, and Scenic Escapes A Complete Guide to Exploring the Captivating Highlands of Guatemala - Travel And Tour WorldLake Atitlán Emerges as a Surging Travel Haven with Booming Adventure, Cultural Immersion, and Scenic Escapes A Complete Guide to Exploring the Captivating Highlands of Guatemala  Travel And Tour World

Plan to extend Maya Train to Guatemala is full steam ahead after bilateral talks - Mexico News DailyPlan to extend Maya Train to Guatemala is full steam ahead after bilateral talks  Mexico News Daily

Mexico, Guatemala Strengthen Energy Ties With Cross-Border Agenda - Mexico Business NewsMexico, Guatemala Strengthen Energy Ties With Cross-Border Agenda  Mexico Business News

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

Judge rules ICE detention of Guatemalan fieldworker in Oregon lawful - OregonLive.comJudge rules ICE detention of Guatemalan fieldworker in Oregon lawful  OregonLive.com

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

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

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

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to form rail connectivity working group - BNamericasMexico, Guatemala, Belize to form rail connectivity working group  BNamericas

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

E&E News: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national Mayan jungle reserve - POLITICO ProE&E News: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to create tri-national Mayan jungle reserve  POLITICO Pro

Guatemalan town struggles to recover after border shootout - AP NewsGuatemalan town struggles to recover after border shootout  AP News

Guatemala grants humanitarian visas to 161 Mexicans who fled organized crime - Mexico News DailyGuatemala grants humanitarian visas to 161 Mexicans who fled organized crime  Mexico News Daily

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

University of Idaho faculty and students teach sewing in Guatemala - University of IdahoUniversity of Idaho faculty and students teach sewing in Guatemala  University of Idaho

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala to Protect the Mayan Forest - Mexico Business NewsMexico, Belize and Guatemala to Protect the Mayan Forest  Mexico Business News

How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest - The Washington PostHow Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest  The Washington Post

How climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria - BMJ Global HealthHow climate change is shaping young people’s health: a participatory, youth co-led study from Bangladesh, Guatemala and Nigeria  BMJ Global Health

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

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

A deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation - Atlantic CouncilA deep dive into US-Guatemala economic and security cooperation  Atlantic Council

Pacaya Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 21, 2025 - Unrest - VolcanoDiscoveryPacaya Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 21, 2025 - Unrest  VolcanoDiscovery

Guatemala grants refuge to families escaping cartel violence in southern Mexico - AnewZGuatemala grants refuge to families escaping cartel violence in southern Mexico  AnewZ

Guatemala travel - Lonely PlanetGuatemala travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

Guatemala Prioritizes Capacity Building, Palliative Care and Strengthening Cancer Registry Following Cancer Control Review - IAEAGuatemala Prioritizes Capacity Building, Palliative Care and Strengthening Cancer Registry Following Cancer Control Review  IAEA

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

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)

Guatemala: Earthquake - DREF Operation (MDRGT026) - ReliefWebGuatemala: Earthquake - DREF Operation (MDRGT026)  ReliefWeb

9 Must-Read Books by Guatemalan Writers - Electric Literature9 Must-Read Books by Guatemalan Writers  Electric Literature

Guatemala Closes Schools in Capital After Earthquakes - The New York TimesGuatemala Closes Schools in Capital After Earthquakes  The New York Times

Guatemala Nears Verdict in Case of 41 Girls Killed in 2017 Shelter Fire - The Tico TimesGuatemala Nears Verdict in Case of 41 Girls Killed in 2017 Shelter Fire  The Tico Times

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

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

Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Guatemala, GFZ says - ReutersEarthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Guatemala, GFZ says  Reuters

Barrondo claims Guatemala’s first-ever Olympic medal - Olympics.comBarrondo claims Guatemala’s first-ever Olympic medal  Olympics.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

IACHR completes working visit to Guatemala to address precautionary measures and compliance with recommendations - Organization of American StatesIACHR completes working visit to Guatemala to address precautionary measures and compliance with recommendations  Organization of American States

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

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

Mexico, Guatemala, Belize to study cross-border rail connections - trains.comMexico, Guatemala, Belize to study cross-border rail connections  trains.com

Colombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials - Al JazeeraColombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials  Al Jazeera

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

It’s Official: Maya Train Expanding to Guatemala and Belize - Yucatán MagazineIt’s Official: Maya Train Expanding to Guatemala and Belize  Yucatán Magazine

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

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

Exploring Guatemala as a Regional Production Hub - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesExploring Guatemala as a Regional Production Hub  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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

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

Guatemala grants temporary status to 161 Mexicans fleeing organized crime - The IndependentGuatemala grants temporary status to 161 Mexicans fleeing organized crime  The Independent

A 5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Guatemala's southwest coast. No major damage is reported - ABC NewsA 5.9 magnitude quake strikes off Guatemala's southwest coast. No major damage is reported  ABC News

Fuego Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 21, 2025 - Continuing Eruption - VolcanoDiscoveryFuego Volcano (Guatemala) Activity Update Aug 21, 2025 - Continuing Eruption  VolcanoDiscovery

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

Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war - Al JazeeraGuatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war  Al Jazeera

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

Discover Guatemala: The Fast-Rising Destination in Latin American Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldDiscover Guatemala: The Fast-Rising Destination in Latin American Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Dispatch from Guatemala: Five Alarming Trends in U.S. Immigration Detention and Removal - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLADispatch from Guatemala: Five Alarming Trends in U.S. Immigration Detention and Removal  Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA

IOM Chief’s Visit to Guatemala Highlights Urgent Needs for People Returning Home - International Organization for MigrationIOM Chief’s Visit to Guatemala Highlights Urgent Needs for People Returning Home  International Organization for Migration

Alert: Volcano Eruption Fuego (June 6, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)Alert: Volcano Eruption Fuego (June 6, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Guatemala (.gov)

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)

Weaving Through Guatemala: A Textile Lover’s Travel Guide - VogueWeaving Through Guatemala: A Textile Lover’s Travel Guide  Vogue

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)

WIPO Director General Pledges Support to Strengthen Innovation Ecosystem in Guatemala; Attends Ministerial Meeting - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)WIPO Director General Pledges Support to Strengthen Innovation Ecosystem in Guatemala; Attends Ministerial Meeting  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Guatemala liable over attacks on hydro project - Global Arbitration ReviewGuatemala liable over attacks on hydro project  Global Arbitration Review

Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 August-19 August 2025 (Continuing Activity) - VolcanoDiscoveryFuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 13 August-19 August 2025 (Continuing Activity)  VolcanoDiscovery

BYD Unveils New Models in Guatemala, Leading a New Chapter in Green Mobility - BYDBYD Unveils New Models in Guatemala, Leading a New Chapter in Green Mobility  BYD

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 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

Guatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years-old case - ReutersGuatemala ministry says US embassy's Chinese hack report a years-old case  Reuters

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)