Guatemala

A man was extradited from Guatemala to the United States to face multiple child rape charges in Nashville, officials announced.

El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras received $15.85 billion in remittances from January to April 2026, a 10.7% increase from the previous year. Guatemala received $8.43 billion, Honduras $4.13 billion, and El Salvador $3.29 billion, with Honduras showing the fastest growth at 14.3%.

A 2026 law targets countries complicit in Cuba's exploitation of medical professionals by imposing penalties such as aid cuts and travel bans. The U.S. State Department has listed nations using Cuban doctors under coercive conditions, leading some to reduce participation. The legislation aims to cut financial support to the Cuban regime and protect doctors from exploitation.

Guatemala’s US trade pact is set to take effect when temporary tariffs lapse in late July, but Washington is considering a new duty over forced-labour rules. The article highlights the conditional activation of the trade deal and the potential new tariff.

On June 29, the remains of 68 conflict victims were reburied in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The victims, mostly Maya civilians including children and the elderly, were killed by the army in 1982. The remains were exhumed between 1998 and 2014 and held without a permanent resting place for years.

Peru and Guatemala implemented a free-trade deal on July 1, 14 years after it was signed, reducing tariffs on goods like grapes and palm oil. The agreement aims to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries.

The article discusses how the Trump administration relies on host state consent for U.S. military operations in Latin America, arguing this creates a legal loophole. It highlights examples like joint operations with Ecuador, Guatemala, and Venezuela against organized crime groups, despite questions about the legality of these actions under international law.

The article details Mexico's southern borders with Belize and Guatemala, providing lengths of 288 km and 959 km respectively, and highlights the Great Maya Forest Biocultural Corridor spanning 5.7 million hectares. It also notes the four Mexican states (Chiapas, Campeche, Tabasco, Quintana Roo) and 23 municipalities bordering these countries.

Venezuela experienced two deadly earthquakes, resulting in hundreds of casualties. The article lists some of the most significant and deadly earthquakes in Latin America over the past century, including events in Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and other countries with varying death tolls.

A U.S. senator warns the Trump administration is planning to rapidly remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children, bypassing legal protections. The administration previously attempted a similar effort that was halted by a federal court. Health and Human Services denies the claims, calling them fearmongering.

Guatemala's ports reform, aimed at opening terminals to private investors, has stalled in Congress while its busiest Pacific harbor faces congestion from rising cargo volumes.

A federal judge has prohibited ICE from making arrests in immigration courts. The article references an incident where ICE agents detained an immigrant from Guatemala outside a court hearing last July.

Canada’s policies, including the Safe Third Country Agreement, are criticized for forcing asylum seekers to the United States, where they face deportation. A Honduran couple fled gang violence, traveling through Guatemala and Mexico with their toddler in search of safety in the U.S.

The author is raising young children while caring for her father diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 66. Her father, a retired otolaryngologist, built a free clinic, volunteered in Guatemala, and supported homeless shelters. She now balances parenting and caregiving as her father loses cognitive abilities.

Tropical Storm Cristina formed in the Pacific Ocean off Nicaragua's coast with 45 mph winds, expected to bring 4-12 inches of rain to Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It is the second Eastern Pacific storm following Tropical Storm Boris near Mexico.

Ecuador has extended an unbeaten streak to 19 games with a recent friendly win over Guatemala. Their last loss occurred in September 2024 against Brazil, marking the start of the current coach's tenure. The team's defense has been particularly strong, conceding only a handful of goals.

Mexican authorities captured an alleged high-ranking MS-13 leader in Tapachula, Chiapas, near the Guatemala border. The individual, a Salvadoran wanted by El Salvador, was taken in a high-profile operation targeting the transnational gang.

Detainees at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in New Jersey are on hunger strike over conditions, with relatives expressing concern for their wellbeing. Elder Guerra, a Guatemalan immigrant detained there for nearly five months, slipped and fell while showering, raising further alarm among family members.

Families of detainees at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility express distress over 'inhumane' conditions as detainees stage a hunger strike. Elder Guerra, a Guatemalan immigrant detained for nearly five months, slipped and fell during a shower, prompting concern from relatives.

Guatemala considers joint U.S. strikes against cartels, Bolivia's defense minister resigns as Paz seeks expanded military authority, and pressure on Cuba intensifies. The report highlights security and political developments across Latin America.

The Trump administration has re-separated dozens of children from their families a second time, despite a legal settlement meant to prevent such separations. Ederson Galicia Alva, a child separated from his mother twice, was reunited with her in Florida after a federal judge ruled the government's actions illegal. Current policies under Trump's second term involve detaining and deporting parents, leading to renewed family separations.

The AP investigation found that the U.S. government has re-separated dozens of children from their families under Trump’s second administration, despite a legal settlement to prevent such separations. Ederson Galicia Alva, separated from his mother twice, and others were affected, with a federal judge ruling the government acted illegally in some cases.

The Trump administration has re-separated dozens of children from their families, including Ederson Galicia Alva, who was separated twice from his mother despite legal protections. A federal judge ruled the government acted illegally, and an ACLU attorney criticized the re-traumatization of children affected by prior family separation policies.

Ismael Osbaldo Pedro Tomas, a 24-year-old from Guatemala, pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity in Ocala, Florida. He faces a minimum of 10 years to life in federal prison.

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denied a deal with the U.S. military for joint anti-drug trafficking strikes on Guatemalan soil but confirmed collaboration to intensify efforts against drug trafficking. The president stated there is no agreement, only a request within existing frameworks.

Guatemala has requested US military cooperation including equipment, training, and experts to combat drug trafficking. President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed the terms with Pete Hegseth, noting the cooperation does not involve US military operations on Guatemalan soil and aligns with existing bilateral agreements.

Jose Francisco Santizo-Perez, a 42-year-old Guatemalan national, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for illegal reentry after being previously removed from the United States. This marks his third conviction for illegal reentry as a removed alien. The sentencing occurred in Pensacola, Florida.

Mario Rene Garcia Martinez, a 41-year-old Guatemalan citizen illegally residing in the U.S., pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to child exploitation offenses involving the recording of sexual abuse of a sleeping child. The guilty plea addresses serious federal crimes related to child exploitation.

A Homeland Security task force completed the prosecution of seven illegal aliens from Guatemala who were involved in smuggling other illegal aliens into the United States from Guatemala, Mexico, and other Central/South American and Asian countries. The last defendant in the case was recently sentenced for their role in the smuggling operation.

An illegal alien, Angel Emilio Rodriguez-Marroquin, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing child pornography involving his own relatives. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges and is also under investigation in Guatemala. The case has sparked criticism of the Biden Administration's immigration policies.

Angel Emilio Rodriguez-Marroquin, a Guatemalan citizen, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing child pornography involving his underage niece and nephew. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges and is also under investigation in Guatemala. The case has been linked to the Biden Administration's immigration policies.

Guatemala, once a leader in Latin America's rule of law, has a new attorney-general who may bring hope to the fight against corruption. The country's previous efforts to combat corruption have been lacking. A new attorney-general may not be enough to revive the fight against corruption.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized local officials in Virginia for releasing an illegal immigrant, Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia, who was accused of child rape and other crimes. Garcia was released despite an ICE detainer, and DHS blamed Governor Abigail Spanberger and sanctuary politicians for the release. The case has sparked concerns about sanctuary jurisdiction policies putting citizens in danger.

A suspected Guatemalan drug kingpin, Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez (also known as 'Don Dario'), has been arrested in San Diego by U.S. federal authorities. He is accused of leading a major international drug trafficking organization. The 61-year-old appeared in federal court after his arrest.

New research challenges the drought theory behind the Maya civilization's collapse, showing stable climate conditions at Itzan in Guatemala. Instead, interconnected cities likely unraveled due to wars, migration, and economic breakdown as neighboring regions faced drought.

A group of tourists in Guatemala was forced to flee Santiaguito, an active volcano nicknamed 'the Death Trail,' after it erupted unexpectedly, sending ash and debris their way.

The Santiaguito volcano in Guatemala erupted suddenly, forcing hikers in a restricted area to flee as debris rained down. A harrowing video captured the dangerous event, highlighting the immediate threat posed by the eruption.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested multiple undocumented individuals convicted of serious crimes, including child sex offenses and methamphetamine trafficking, during a nationwide sweep. The operation, conducted during National Crime Victims Week, targeted offenders from Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, with historically high illegal immigration rates cited as a contributing factor.

A volcano in Guatemala erupted, causing tourists to scramble. The event disrupted local tourism and raised safety concerns.

A group of hikers was forced to flee during an eruption of Guatemala's Santiaguito Volcano. The event was captured on video, highlighting the sudden danger posed by the volcanic activity.