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Earthquake shakes Guatemala and southern Mexico, no damage reported

A strong earthquake struck Guatemala on Wednesday, shaking the Central American nation and parts of Southern Mexico, though the quake's deep hypocenter of more than 150 miles underneath the earth's surface seems to have averted damage.

Reuters

Press groups express concern about threats for Guatemalan journalists

A coalition of press freedom groups is expressing concern about what they called the “historic” threats facing Guatemalan journalists in the face of government prosecutions

The Independent UK

US returns 2,400 people to Mexico since end of Title 42: Official

US says Mexico and Guatemala also have beefed up border agents on their southern border in wake of new asylum policy.

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Guatemala newspaper elPeriodico shuts amid crackdown

One of Guatemala's most recognized news outlets and a staunch government critic elPeriodico said on Friday that it will completely shut down operations as of Monday, 10 months after the arrest of its founder and president, Jose Zamora.

Reuters

Unanimous Supreme Court gives transgender woman from Guatemala new chance to fight deportation

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a transgender Guatemalan woman who is fighting deportation on the grounds that she would face persecution if returned to her native country

The Independent UK

Villa Bokéh, Guatemala — the most romantic hotel in the world?

Sitting within six acres of lush gardens on a Unesco World Heritage site, this suite-only former artists residence lays on the charm

Evening Standard

‘Nearshoring’ Push Is Fueling Tech Job Demand in Latin America

Post-pandemic interest in reducing reliance on Asia is benefiting IT workers from Chile to Guatemala.

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250 evacuated as Volcano of Fire erupts in Guatemala

About 250 residents have been evacuated from the slopes of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire as red-hot rock and ash flowed down the slopes toward an area devastated by a deadly 2018 eruption

The Independent UK

Latin American election influence operation linked to Miami marketing firm

A Miami-based digital marketing firm was behind a series of covert political influence operations in Latin America over the last year, Facebook-owner Meta said this week, a rare exposé of an apparent U.S.-based misinformation-for-hire outfit.

Reuters

Teenager submits DNA to ancestry test - finds long lost family 16 years later

Luke Thompson, 16, has reunited with his Guatemalan family after losing them when he was put up for an adoption when he was just a few days old because his mother was to poor to keep him and wanted a better life for him

Daily Mirror

Guatemala seeks arrest of ex-guerrilla leader in 1980 blast

A judge in Guatemala has issued an arrest warrant for Gustavo Meoño, a former leftist guerrilla leader and transparency activist, in connection with a 1980 bomb attack

The Independent UK

Why nationalities matter as US braces for migration surge

A decade ago, it was a safe bet that anyone stopped by U.S. authorities at the southern border was probably Mexican

The Independent UK

Democratic appropriator urges end to aid to Northern Triangle countries - Roll Call

Rep. Norma J. Torres, a Democratic appropriators, says the US should stop providing aid to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala.

Roll Call

Apple Pay expands to Guatemala and El Salvador with these banks

Guatemala and El Salvador now have Apple Pay support thanks to Banco Promerica and BAC Credomatic.

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Guatemala journalist goes on trial in money laundering case

The president of a Guatemalan investigative newspaper has gone on trial on money laundering charges in a case media observers are criticizing as politically motivated

Reuters

Political newcomer Pineda leads poll in Guatemala's presidential race

Businessman and political newcomer Carlos Pineda was the top choice of voters ahead of Guatemala's June 25 presidential election in a poll released on Tuesday, with former first lady Sandra Torres second and veteran diplomat Edmond Mulet third.

The Texas Tribune

New Biden plan will let people in Latin American countries apply to legally enter U.S., Canada or Spain

As it prepares for the end of Title 42, which lets U.S. officials rapidly expel migrants, the Biden administration said it will open centers in Guatemala and Colombia where people can apply to legally enter the three participating nations.

Reuters

US to dedicate specially trained asylum officers to centers in Guatemala, Colombia

The United States will dedicate specially trained asylum officers to new refugee centers in Guatemala and Colombia, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on Thursday as Washington seeks to create new lawful pathways for migrants.

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The Independent UK

Watch live: International officials warn of dangers of crossing US-Mexico border illegally

Watch live as officials from the US, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and Peru hold a news conference to warn about the dangers of crossing the US-Mexico border illegally.

The Independent UK

US to open foreign centers in bid to stop migration surge

The Biden administration will open migration centers in Guatemala and Colombia for asylum seekers heading to the U.S.-Mexico border in a bid to slow what’s expected to be a surge of migrants seeking to cross the border as pandemic-era immigration restrictions end

The Independent UK

Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'

The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

Reuters

Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan'

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.

Reuters

Guatemala not asking Taiwan for 'free money', does not owe debt like Honduras

Guatemala is not asking for "free money" from Taiwan and does not owe debt in the same way Honduras does, but is looking for long-term investment and trade, senior Guatemalan financial officials said on Monday.

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Boston’s Jaylen Brown sports custom sneakers paying homage to Mesoamerican ball game

Associated with the ancestors of today's indigenous cultures of what is today Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, the Caribbean, and the US Southwest, the sport bears a clear resemblance to basketball.

Reuters

Guatemala's Giammattei to visit Taiwan April 24-26

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei will visit Taiwan April 24 to 26, his office said Friday, following a recent visit by Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen to Guatemala.

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