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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Indias Ambassador to Guatemala Raj Kumar Singh concurrently accredited to Honduras - Tribune IndiaIndias Ambassador to Guatemala Raj Kumar Singh concurrently accredited to Honduras  Tribune India

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

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

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

Whistle-Blower Account Contradicts Government’s Claims on Guatemalan Children - The New York TimesWhistle-Blower Account Contradicts Government’s Claims on Guatemalan Children  The New York Times

The death of Estela Ramos Baten - MSNBC NewsThe death of Estela Ramos Baten  MSNBC News

Trump admin’s basis for deporting Guatemalan kids ‘crumbled like a house of cards,’ judge rules - PoliticoTrump admin’s basis for deporting Guatemalan kids ‘crumbled like a house of cards,’ judge rules  Politico

ICE arrests pint-sized predator from Guatemala in New Orleans raid: viral photo - New York PostICE arrests pint-sized predator from Guatemala in New Orleans raid: viral photo  New York Post

Justice Dept. Reverses Course on Claims Guatemalan Children’s Parents Sought Their Return - The New York TimesJustice Dept. Reverses Course on Claims Guatemalan Children’s Parents Sought Their Return  The New York Times

Judge Blocks Administration From Immediately Removing Guatemalan Children - The New York TimesJudge Blocks Administration From Immediately Removing Guatemalan Children  The New York Times

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

PBI-Guatemala accompanies Maya Ch’orti’ Indigenous Council of Olopa march against the Los Manantiales heavy metal antimony mine - Peace Brigades International-CanadaPBI-Guatemala accompanies Maya Ch’orti’ Indigenous Council of Olopa march against the Los Manantiales heavy metal antimony mine  Peace Brigades International-Canada

Suriname vs. Guatemala: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - FOX SportsSuriname vs. Guatemala: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  FOX Sports

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

WTTC projects a 72% rise in international visitor spend to Guatemala by 2035 - Travel Daily MediaWTTC projects a 72% rise in international visitor spend to Guatemala by 2035  Travel Daily Media

UNICEF and the Ministry of Health launch “EN MI MENTE,” an initiative to strengthen adolescent mental health in Guatemala - UnicefUNICEF and the Ministry of Health launch “EN MI MENTE,” an initiative to strengthen adolescent mental health in Guatemala  Unicef

Guatemala to relaunch tender for US$50mn oil field closure - BNamericasGuatemala to relaunch tender for US$50mn oil field closure  BNamericas

Sunken Maya City Found in Guatemala Shows Striking Similarities to Atlantis - GreekReporter.comSunken Maya City Found in Guatemala Shows Striking Similarities to Atlantis  GreekReporter.com

Kio Data Centers to invest more than $20m in second Guatemala data center - Data Center DynamicsKio Data Centers to invest more than $20m in second Guatemala data center  Data Center Dynamics

Deputy Foreign Minister Abakirov receives credentials from Guatemala's Ambassador - AKIpress News AgencyDeputy Foreign Minister Abakirov receives credentials from Guatemala's Ambassador  AKIpress News 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

Suriname vs. Guatemala: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - MSNSuriname vs. Guatemala: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  MSN

Preview: Suriname vs Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Suriname vs Guatemala - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Guatemala tourism spending set to rise by 2035: WTTC - HOTELSMag.comGuatemala tourism spending set to rise by 2035: WTTC  HOTELSMag.com

Guatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons - The Tico TimesGuatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons  The Tico Times

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

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

Low investor turnout hits Guatemala power transmission tender - BNamericasLow investor turnout hits Guatemala power transmission tender  BNamericas

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

Guatemala’s Banco Industrial seals US$996 million DPR securitisation - Latin LawyerGuatemala’s Banco Industrial seals US$996 million DPR securitisation  Latin Lawyer

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

How to watch Suriname v Guatemala: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - Bet365How to watch Suriname v Guatemala: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  Bet365

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

Guatemala - Civil War, Human Rights, Refugees - BritannicaGuatemala - Civil War, Human Rights, Refugees  Britannica

Guatemala travel - Lonely PlanetGuatemala travel  Lonely Planet

Where to watch Guatemala today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games - Goal.comWhere to watch Guatemala today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games  Goal.com

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

Guatemala - Resources, Power, Economy - BritannicaGuatemala - Resources, Power, Economy  Britannica

Guatemala - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine - BritannicaGuatemala - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine  Britannica

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

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

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)

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

Safe Passage: Mainer's mission to help kids in Guatemala City marks 25 years of service - newscentermaine.comSafe Passage: Mainer's mission to help kids in Guatemala City marks 25 years of service  newscentermaine.com

Famine is worse in Guatemala than Gaza, but no one cares - The Jerusalem PostFamine is worse in Guatemala than Gaza, but no one cares  The Jerusalem Post

Suriname defends Group A lead against Guatemala - OneFootballSuriname defends Group A lead against Guatemala  OneFootball

Lafayette Park hosts largest Guatemalan festival - Beverly Press & Park Labrea NewsLafayette Park hosts largest Guatemalan festival  Beverly Press & Park Labrea News

PBI-Guatemala observes march in Guatemala City that denounces the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza - Peace Brigades International-CanadaPBI-Guatemala observes march in Guatemala City that denounces the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza  Peace Brigades International-Canada

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

Guatemala - Soccer, Volleyball, Athletics - BritannicaGuatemala - Soccer, Volleyball, Athletics  Britannica

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

Teen inspires others by giving back to his Guatemalan roots - apg-wi.comTeen inspires others by giving back to his Guatemalan roots  apg-wi.com

Guatemala’s Tourism Boom with Vision and Strategic Efforts Behind the Projected 72% Increase in Visitor Spending by 2035 - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala’s Tourism Boom with Vision and Strategic Efforts Behind the Projected 72% Increase in Visitor Spending by 2035  Travel And Tour World

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

Europe values Guatemala’s partnership, @BArevalodeLeon. You can count on us to back your efforts to strengthen democracy in your country. We discussed how Global Gateway can drive jobs, growth and clean energy in Guatemala. Let’s take stock at Globa - XEurope values Guatemala’s partnership, @BArevalodeLeon. You can count on us to back your efforts to strengthen democracy in your country. We discussed how Global Gateway can drive jobs, growth and clean energy in Guatemala. Let’s take stock at Globa  X

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

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

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

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

DC United’s Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots with his American identity - WTOPDC United’s Aaron Herrera embraces his Guatemala roots with his American identity  WTOP

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

Guatemala City, Guatemala: Colegio Maya: 2025 Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Guatemala City, Guatemala: Colegio Maya: 2025 Fact Sheet  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Festival Chapin de Los Angeles honors Guatemalan culture - Los Angeles Daily NewsFestival Chapin de Los Angeles honors Guatemalan culture  Los Angeles Daily News

The Guatemalan designers exploring their country's emigration history through design - wallpaper.comThe Guatemalan designers exploring their country's emigration history through design  wallpaper.com

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)

Brewing culture: ‘VIA’ honors Mayan roots through coffee - ItemliveBrewing culture: ‘VIA’ honors Mayan roots through coffee  Itemlive

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

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 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

Judge blocks administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosJudge blocks administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Guatemala’s Puerto Quetzal project can become a model of US engagement in the Americas - Atlantic CouncilGuatemala’s Puerto Quetzal project can become a model of US engagement in the Americas  Atlantic Council

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

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

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

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

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)

Fleeing Nayib Bukele's authoritarian drift, dozens of Salvadorans take refuge in Guatemala - Le Monde.frFleeing Nayib Bukele's authoritarian drift, dozens of Salvadorans take refuge in Guatemala  Le Monde.fr

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legendary coach, superfan scout: How Guatemala returned to the Gold Cup semis after 29-year absence - ESPNLegendary coach, superfan scout: How Guatemala returned to the Gold Cup semis after 29-year absence  ESPN

EPT Malta: Meet Rodrigo Colon, Guatemala’s envoy to the EPT - PokerStarsEPT Malta: Meet Rodrigo Colon, Guatemala’s envoy to the EPT  PokerStars

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

Teen inspires others by giving back to his Guatemalan roots - apg-wi.comTeen inspires others by giving back to his Guatemalan roots  apg-wi.com