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Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50 migrants

U.S. authorities say a Guatemalan man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a felony offense stemming from the crash of human smugglers' truck in Mexico that killed more than 50 migrants in 2021

The Independent UK

Crying woman who struggled with ICE agents in SF airport was detainee being deported to Guatemala, DHS says

The incident at San Francisco International appeared to be unrelated to Trump’s surge of officers into major airports

The Independent UK

Who Lionel Messi Is Facing Instead of Lamine Yamal After Finalissima Cancelation

Argentina revealed its new opponent for the March international break.

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Guatemala’s new Constitutional Court faces a tough test to win back public trust

Guatemala’s newly selected Constitutional Court needs to rebuild public trust after years of rulings that critics say protect powerful interests

The Independent UK

Guatemalan school hosts Kaqchikel performance to promote Indigenous language preservation

An effort to conserve Indigenous languages has brought song and books translated to the Kaqchikel language to a school in Guatemala's western highlands

The Independent UK

Guatemala ends emergency powers after a monthlong crackdown sparked by 10 police killings

Guatemala has ended its monthlong state of emergency after deadly attacks on police pushed President Bernardo Arévalo to seek special powers against gangs

The Independent UK

Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

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Vegas mom learns daughter dead through cell tracking app — suspect won’t face consequences because ICE deported him

Nevada court case complicated by Trump's policies.

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Police begin to flex new powers in Guatemala in effort to confront gangs

Guatemalan police and soldiers are using new powers under a state of emergency to target the Barrio 18 gang in a high-crime area in the capital

The Independent UK

Guatemala's state of emergency, in photos

Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency following a surge of gang-related violence that included prison riots and the killing of several police officers over the weekend.

The Independent UK

9 Guatemalan police officers dead after gang attacks

The death toll from suspected gang attacks on Guatemalan police has risen to nine

The Independent UK

Jesse Marsch Fires Strong Warning to Canada Squad Hopefuls Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Canada opened 2026 with a win over Guatemala, but face challenging roster decisions for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Guatemalan police free hostages in prison as attacks kill 3 officers

No injuries or fatalities were immediately reported following the police action

The Independent UK

Guatemala's balancing act: Navigating US relations in a chaotic world

Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo says his administration has maintained a good relationship with the United States built on shared interests

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The Conversation

Before Venezuela’s oil, there were Guatemala’s bananas

In the aftermath of the U.S. military strike that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration has emphasized its desire for unfettered access to Venezuela’s oil more than conventional foreign policy objectives, such as combating drug trafficking or bolstering democracy and regional stability.

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Jesse Marsch Admits ‘Mistake’ in Canada vs. Mexico Battle for Ex-Arsenal Talent

Marcelo Flores is at the center of a tug of war between Canada and Mexico for his international allegiance ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

The Independent UK

First-of-its-kind ancient mosaic board game found at Mayan city in Guatemala

Patolli is one of oldest ludo-like strategy board games played in Americas

The Guardian - US

Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’

Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see him

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The Independent UK

Guatemala’s tourism minister hits out at Foreign Office warnings

Exclusive: ‘We have not had a single violent incident against tourists in the past two years’ says Harris Whitbeck

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Guatemala declares state of emergency after armed attacks kill at least 5

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of emergency in two western municipalities after armed men attacked a military post and police station

Reason

Guatemala's 'Free' Parking Sparked a Market No One Planned

A market without a master plan.

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Panama World Cup 2026 squad: Thomas Christiansen's latest selection as the World Cup approaches

The Panama World Cup 2026 squad is just the nation's second ever, as the Central Americans embark on another tournament

The Independent UK

Guatemalan woman's body returned home after fatal shooting in Indiana

The body of María Florinda Ríos Pérez, a Guatemalan woman killed in Indiana, has been returned to her native country

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How to watch Guatemala vs Suriname: Live streams for crucial CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game

Suriname have it in their hands to secure a World Cup ticket in CONCACAF qualifying – here's how to watch Guatemala vs Suriname online, on TV, and for free.

International Business Times UK

'Senseless and Cruel': Mum-of-Four Killed After Accidentally Arriving at Wrong Home for Cleaning Job

A Guatemalan mother of four was shot through a front door after arriving at the wrong home for a cleaning job. Prosecutors say the homeowner's actions fell outside Indiana's stand your ground law, raising new questions about deadly force and mistaken encounters.

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