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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Guatemala - Wikipedia
Guatemala - CIA World Fact Book
Guatemala - BBC
Guatemala - National Geographic
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WFP Guatemala Country Brief August 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Guatemala Country Brief August 2025  ReliefWeb

Guatemala Food Security Outlook Update: Delay in staple grain harvests prolongs the lean season, August 2025 - ReliefWebGuatemala Food Security Outlook Update: Delay in staple grain harvests prolongs the lean season, August 2025  ReliefWeb

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

How Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest - AP NewsHow Guatemala, Mexico, and Belize plan to protect 14 million acres of Mayan forest  AP News

Guatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home - NPRGuatemala says it suggested that U.S. send its unaccompanied migrant children home  NPR

U.S. Is Working With Guatemala to Return Hundreds of Children - The New York TimesU.S. Is Working With Guatemala to Return Hundreds of Children  The New York Times

Mexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor - Mexico News DailyMexico, Belize and Guatemala create a trinational culture and nature corridor  Mexico News Daily

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

US judge extends block on deportations of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children - ReutersUS judge extends block on deportations of unaccompanied Guatemalan migrant children  Reuters

DOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport - PoliticoDOJ backs off claims about Guatemalan children it sought to deport  Politico

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

Guatemala becomes the deadliest country for environmental defenders - Dialogue EarthGuatemala becomes the deadliest country for environmental defenders  Dialogue Earth

Guatemala’s community journalists silenced as promises of change go unfulfilled - LatAm Journalism ReviewGuatemala’s community journalists silenced as promises of change go unfulfilled  LatAm Journalism Review

Lester Martinez Aims To Put Guatemala On Boxing Map With Christian Mbilli Scalp - RingMagazine.comLester Martinez Aims To Put Guatemala On Boxing Map With Christian Mbilli Scalp  RingMagazine.com

Jaishankar extends greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day - Tribune IndiaJaishankar extends greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day  Tribune India

Maxum Joins Forces with Nextil in Guatemala, Aiming for $175 Million Business in Five Years - ModaesMaxum Joins Forces with Nextil in Guatemala, Aiming for $175 Million Business in Five Years  Modaes

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

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

Congratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day - vietnamnews.vnCongratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day  vietnamnews.vn

Mexico, Guatemala, Nigeria, Egypt, India, China Lose Billions Every Year in Remittance Fees – But Stablecoins Could Change Everything - Travel And Tour WorldMexico, Guatemala, Nigeria, Egypt, India, China Lose Billions Every Year in Remittance Fees – But Stablecoins Could Change Everything  Travel And Tour World

Donald Trump administration can't deport Guatemalan kids in its care, for now. Here's why | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesDonald Trump administration can't deport Guatemalan kids in its care, for now. Here's why | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Guatemala, Honduras pick up loans - LatinFinanceGuatemala, Honduras pick up loans  LatinFinance

US judge extends block on deportations of Guatemala unaccompanied migrant children - ThePrintUS judge extends block on deportations of Guatemala unaccompanied migrant children  ThePrint

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

PM Says to Be Realistic about Guatemalan Territory Dispute - Greater Belize MediaPM Says to Be Realistic about Guatemalan Territory Dispute  Greater Belize Media

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

Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico Are Booming with Vibrant Cultural Festivals This October. Here’s Why You Need to Experience It in Central America - Travel And Tour WorldGuatemala, Belize, and Mexico Are Booming with Vibrant Cultural Festivals This October. Here’s Why You Need to Experience It in Central America  Travel And Tour World

Guatemala comprehensively rewrites AML legislation - Step.orgGuatemala comprehensively rewrites AML legislation  Step.org

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

Ambassador Johanna Karanko presented her credentials to the Government of Guatemala - EEASAmbassador Johanna Karanko presented her credentials to the Government of Guatemala  EEAS

God’s Child Project highlights education and health programs in Guatemala - KX NewsGod’s Child Project highlights education and health programs in Guatemala  KX News

7 Absolute BEST Places to Visit in Guatemala (2025 Traveler Guide!) - Destinationless Travel7 Absolute BEST Places to Visit in Guatemala (2025 Traveler Guide!)  Destinationless Travel

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

Guatemala Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen Preparedness and Response to Dengue and Other Arboviral Disease Outbreaks - PAHO/WHO - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Guatemala Hosts Regional Meeting to Strengthen Preparedness and Response to Dengue and Other Arboviral Disease Outbreaks - PAHO/WHO  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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

British Man Arrested in Guatemala for Axe Attack on Hotel Worker - The Tico TimesBritish Man Arrested in Guatemala for Axe Attack on Hotel Worker  The Tico Times

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

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

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

World Bank Funds Guatemala for Spending, Transparency - Mirage NewsWorld Bank Funds Guatemala for Spending, Transparency  Mirage News

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

Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation - AP NewsJudge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation  AP News

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

Four out of five activists assassinated in 2024 were Latin American - EL PAÍS EnglishFour out of five activists assassinated in 2024 were Latin American  EL PAÍS English

Now Join the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 from September 15 to October 15: Reflecting on the Legacies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Across the U.S. What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow Join the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 from September 15 to October 15: Reflecting on the Legacies of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Across the U.S. What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

BREAKING: Guatemala Says BDF Entered Its Territory Without Authorisation - Greater Belize MediaBREAKING: Guatemala Says BDF Entered Its Territory Without Authorisation  Greater Belize Media

Guatemala travel - Lonely PlanetGuatemala travel  Lonely Planet

51 Dead After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Guatemala - NDTV51 Dead After Bus Plunges Into Ravine In Guatemala  NDTV

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

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

Congratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Congratulations extended to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala on National Day  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Guatemala is Rewriting the Rules of Inclusive Development - UN Sustainable Development GroupGuatemala is Rewriting the Rules of Inclusive Development  UN Sustainable Development Group

Shyne Demands Action After Guatemalan Incursion - Greater Belize MediaShyne Demands Action After Guatemalan Incursion  Greater Belize Media

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Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas launch Operation Razorback to bring power to Guatemala - KATVElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas launch Operation Razorback to bring power to Guatemala  KATV

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)

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

Belize Rejects Guatemala’s Claims Over Sarstoon - Greater Belize MediaBelize Rejects Guatemala’s Claims Over Sarstoon  Greater Belize Media

Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen gear up for Guatemala trip to bring electricity to homes - kark.comElectric Cooperatives of Arkansas linemen gear up for Guatemala trip to bring electricity to homes  kark.com

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to send hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody back to home country - CNNExclusive: Trump administration plans to send hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody back to home country  CNN

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

Guatemala Independence Day - The Herald JournalGuatemala Independence Day  The Herald Journal

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

Kuwait Amir congratulates Guatemala on Nat'l Day - diwan - 15/09/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Amir congratulates Guatemala on Nat'l Day - diwan - 15/09/2025  kuna.net.kw

Belize rejects Guatemala’s account of illegal entry into Belize by soldiers - Jamaica ObserverBelize rejects Guatemala’s account of illegal entry into Belize by soldiers  Jamaica Observer

Commonwealth Condemns Guatemalan Incursions into Belize - Greater Belize MediaCommonwealth Condemns Guatemalan Incursions into Belize  Greater Belize Media

Ya’axché raises alarm over Guatemalan extraction of Mahogany, Rosewood and exotic woods in Columbia River Forest Reserve - Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.comYa’axché raises alarm over Guatemalan extraction of Mahogany, Rosewood and exotic woods in Columbia River Forest Reserve  Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com

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

Operation Walk Florida performs over 70 free surgeries in Guatemala - FOX 13 Tampa BayOperation Walk Florida performs over 70 free surgeries in Guatemala  FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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

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

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

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

Kuwait Crown Prince congratulates Guatemala on Nat'l Day - diwan - 15/09/2025 - kuna.net.kwKuwait Crown Prince congratulates Guatemala on Nat'l Day - diwan - 15/09/2025  kuna.net.kw

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

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)

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

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

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

The Nearly Free Markets of Guatemala - Reason MagazineThe Nearly Free Markets of Guatemala  Reason Magazine

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

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

A “New Day” for Guatemala? - Americas QuarterlyA “New Day” for Guatemala?  Americas Quarterly

Colombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials - Al JazeeraColombia rejects Guatemalan court’s arrest warrants for top officials  Al Jazeera

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

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

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

Commonwealth condemns illegal entry into Belize by Guatemala soldiers - Jamaica ObserverCommonwealth condemns illegal entry into Belize by Guatemala soldiers  Jamaica Observer

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

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

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

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

Matt Curtis Real Estate Completes 150th Home Build in Guatemala, Extending Global Mission of Service - Huntsville Business JournalMatt Curtis Real Estate Completes 150th Home Build in Guatemala, Extending Global Mission of Service  Huntsville Business Journal

Guatemalan President: Independence is a continuous process - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyGuatemalan President: Independence is a continuous process  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Roosevelt High School student detained by ICE ahead of graduation to self deport to Guatemala - MSNRoosevelt High School student detained by ICE ahead of graduation to self deport to Guatemala  MSN

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

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

Visiting Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica in 1 month - eTurboNewsVisiting Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica in 1 month  eTurboNews

50 Years of Promoting Jade From Guatemala - The New York Times50 Years of Promoting Jade From Guatemala  The New York Times