Guatemala

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

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

The Ocean Cleanup & Kia Support Guatemala with Initiative to Stop Plastic Pollution From Reaching the World’s Oceans - CleanTechnicaThe Ocean Cleanup & Kia Support Guatemala with Initiative to Stop Plastic Pollution From Reaching the World’s Oceans  CleanTechnica

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

Death toll from dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala rises to 4 - AP NewsDeath toll from dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala rises to 4  AP News

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

Ice ‘secretly deported’ Pennsylvania grandfather after he lost green card, report says - theguardian.comIce ‘secretly deported’ Pennsylvania grandfather after he lost green card, report says  theguardian.com

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

DHS Denies 82-Year-Old Grandfather Was Deported After He Lost Green Card - NewsweekDHS Denies 82-Year-Old Grandfather Was Deported After He Lost Green Card  Newsweek

Chilean man in photos died in 2021, had a different name, Chilean media reports - The Morning CallChilean man in photos died in 2021, had a different name, Chilean media reports  The Morning Call

Church donations seek to benefit more than 18,000 students in Central America - Deseret NewsChurch donations seek to benefit more than 18,000 students in Central America  Deseret News

Gunmen open fire at a funeral in Guatemala, 7 killed | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesGunmen open fire at a funeral in Guatemala, 7 killed | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

Seven Killed, 13 Injured in Gang-Linked Funeral Attack in Guatemala City - News18Seven Killed, 13 Injured in Gang-Linked Funeral Attack in Guatemala City  News18

Seven Killed In Guatemala Funeral Shooting, Gang Violence Suspected - Odisha BytesSeven Killed In Guatemala Funeral Shooting, Gang Violence Suspected  Odisha Bytes

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

Guatemalan officials plan to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Guatemalan officials plan to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Guatemala, Democratic Republic of the Congo - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Guatemala, Democratic Republic of the Congo  OCHA

Day After Devastation: Two Continuous Earthquakes Rock Southeastern Guatemala—Homes Collapse, 2 Dead - OneindiaDay After Devastation: Two Continuous Earthquakes Rock Southeastern Guatemala—Homes Collapse, 2 Dead  Oneindia

Guatemala benefiting from secondhand clothing sector, report - Ecotextile NewsGuatemala benefiting from secondhand clothing sector, report  Ecotextile News

Guatemala Shines As A Top Travel Destination With 8% Growth In International Tourism Brings Over 1 Million Visitors To The Country In 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala Shines As A Top Travel Destination With 8% Growth In International Tourism Brings Over 1 Million Visitors To The Country In 2025  Travel And Tour World

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

Guatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions - upi.comGuatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions  upi.com

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

Now, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Who is Luis Leon? Chilean national wrongfully deported to Guatemala found alive; family misinformed about his death - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWho is Luis Leon? Chilean national wrongfully deported to Guatemala found alive; family misinformed about his death - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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 Wants American SHC Exports, Report Claims - Sourcing JournalGuatemala Wants American SHC Exports, Report Claims  Sourcing Journal

Guatemala Sees Explosive Eight Percent Surge in Tourism as More Travelers Discover Its Rich Culture and Stunning Landscapes in 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala Sees Explosive Eight Percent Surge in Tourism as More Travelers Discover Its Rich Culture and Stunning Landscapes in 2025  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Seismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Guatemala City, Guatemala - Volcano DiscoverySeismic-like event, possible earthquake, reported few minutes ago near Guatemala City, Guatemala  Volcano Discovery

Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Guatemala, GFZ says - yahoo.comEarthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Guatemala, GFZ says  yahoo.com

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

The ontological dimension of energy security in Guatemala: Towards energy systems from below and with the Earth - ScienceDirect.comThe ontological dimension of energy security in Guatemala: Towards energy systems from below and with the Earth  ScienceDirect.com

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

Guatemala travel - Lonely PlanetGuatemala travel  Lonely Planet

Central America: Anticipatory Action framework for drought – 2025 - OCHACentral America: Anticipatory Action framework for drought – 2025  OCHA

Taiwan's President Lai postpones Americas visit after typhoon - ReutersTaiwan's President Lai postpones Americas visit after typhoon  Reuters

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

Guatemala Sees Nearly Ten Percent Rise in International Visitors This Year, Fueled by New Air Routes and Rich Cultural and Natural Attractions - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala Sees Nearly Ten Percent Rise in International Visitors This Year, Fueled by New Air Routes and Rich Cultural and Natural Attractions  Travel And Tour World

MS-13 members storm funeral of rival gang member in Guatemala, killing at least 7 - CBS NewsMS-13 members storm funeral of rival gang member in Guatemala, killing at least 7  CBS News

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

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

Former West Liberty resident tells the story of his deportation to Guatemala - Iowa Capital DispatchFormer West Liberty resident tells the story of his deportation to Guatemala  Iowa Capital Dispatch

Guatemala’s Gang War Funeral Attack Leaves 7 Dead and 13 Injured - The Tico TimesGuatemala’s Gang War Funeral Attack Leaves 7 Dead and 13 Injured  The Tico Times

One man, thousands of trees and heaps of determination: how regreening Guatemala transformed a village - theguardian.comOne man, thousands of trees and heaps of determination: how regreening Guatemala transformed a village  theguardian.com

Guatemala proves popular to travelers in first half of 2025 - TravelMoleGuatemala proves popular to travelers in first half of 2025  TravelMole

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

Guatemala’s Tourism Boom: Tikal, Lake Atitlán, And Antigua Spark A Surge In Global Visitors: What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala’s Tourism Boom: Tikal, Lake Atitlán, And Antigua Spark A Surge In Global Visitors: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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

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

Warming Climate Sparks Innovative Wildlife Protection Measures in Guatemala - Sci.NewsWarming Climate Sparks Innovative Wildlife Protection Measures in Guatemala  Sci.News

Guatemala Surging Forward as a Global Tourism Beacon with Soaring International Arrivals, Strengthened Air Connectivity, and Renewed Demand for Authentic Cultural Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala Surging Forward as a Global Tourism Beacon with Soaring International Arrivals, Strengthened Air Connectivity, and Renewed Demand for Authentic Cultural Experiences  Travel And Tour World

Guatemala announces 8% surge in visitor numbers in the first half of 2025, as 1.6+ million people visit - Travel Daily MediaGuatemala announces 8% surge in visitor numbers in the first half of 2025, as 1.6+ million people visit  Travel Daily Media

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

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)

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

Protesters rally for Iowa man Pascual Pedro deported to Guatemala - The Des Moines RegisterProtesters rally for Iowa man Pascual Pedro deported to Guatemala  The Des Moines Register

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)

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Guatemala - The New York TimesMap: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Guatemala  The New York Times

'Why do I deserve this?' Iowan deported to Guatemala says he hopes to return to the US - The Des Moines Register'Why do I deserve this?' Iowan deported to Guatemala says he hopes to return to the US  The Des Moines Register

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

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

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

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

Guatemala’s Democracy Still Needs International Support - Human Rights WatchGuatemala’s Democracy Still Needs International Support  Human Rights Watch

Photos from Guatemala a day after dozens of earthquakes shook the country - AP NewsPhotos from Guatemala a day after dozens of earthquakes shook the country  AP News

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

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

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

Game-Changer for Guatemala: New Flights Ignite Tourism Boom – Here’s What’s Coming! - Travel And Tour WorldGame-Changer for Guatemala: New Flights Ignite Tourism Boom – Here’s What’s Coming!  Travel And Tour World

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

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

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)

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

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

Taiwan’s President Lai postpones visit to Guatemala - The Mighty 790 KFGOTaiwan’s President Lai postpones visit to Guatemala  The Mighty 790 KFGO

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

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

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

Guatemala Joins Global Initiative to End Plastic Pollution - International Union for Conservation of NatureGuatemala Joins Global Initiative to End Plastic Pollution  International Union for Conservation of Nature

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

‘Arctic predator’ Ed Horne dead in Guatemala: News report - Nunatsiaq News‘Arctic predator’ Ed Horne dead in Guatemala: News report  Nunatsiaq News

Guatemala Sees 8% Surge in International Visitors in 2025 - TravelPulse CanadaGuatemala Sees 8% Surge in International Visitors in 2025  TravelPulse Canada

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

Guatemala - General DebateGuatemala  General Debate

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)

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

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

Panama vs Guatemala - Group Phase - FIBA COCABA Women's Championship - fiba.basketballPanama vs Guatemala - Group Phase - FIBA COCABA Women's Championship  fiba.basketball

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

United Kingdom helps Guatemala to combat plastic pollution - GOV.UKUnited Kingdom helps Guatemala to combat plastic pollution  GOV.UK

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

‘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

Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala - theguardian.comRemains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala  theguardian.com

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