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Guatemala

Thousands Evacuate as ‘Volcano of Fire’ Erupts

ÂĄMUCHO FUEGO!

Nearly 300 families have evacuated, and 30,000 more are in danger.

The Daily Beast | Published Mar 11, 2025

Guatemalan Journalist to Be Freed After 2 Years Behind Bars

‘BEACON OF COURAGE’

José Rubén Zamora was sentenced to six years in prison on a money laundering charge that advocates have criticized as politically motivated.

AJ McDougall | Published May 15, 2024

Guatemalans Clash as President-Elect’s Inauguration Delayed

POR FAVOR ESPERE

The months leading up to anti-corruption crusader Bernardo ArĂ©valo’s inauguration have been marred by prosecutorial attempts to impede him from taking office.

AJ McDougall | Published Jan 14, 2024

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U.S. Woman Rescued After Being Kidnapped in Guatemala

‘SAFE AND SOUND’

The 35-year-old was located in a remote village in the north of the country.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Dec 13, 2023

Leading Guatemalan Reporter Jailed in Money Laundering Case

OUTRAGE

Critics lambasted JosĂ© RubĂ©n Zamora’s conviction and six-year sentence as politically motivated retribution.

AJ McDougall | Published Jun 14, 2023

Inside a New Oasis on Guatemala’s Famous Lake Atitlán

ROOM KEY

With architecture inspired Luis Barragán and a laid-back approach, it’s hard to imagine anywhere better to experience this iconic lake.

Isabella Rolz | Published Mar 31, 2023

Want to See a Jaguar? Look Beyond This Famous Mayan Pyramid

IT’S STILL A BIG WORLD

Tikal might be the most famous of Guatemala’s historic attractions, but the region surrounding it is often overlooked.

Isabella Rolz, Jorge Rodriguez | Published Oct 10, 2022

Teacher Ousted for Berating Teen Who Wouldn’t Stand for Flag

CAUGHT ON TIKTOK

“Go back to—where are you from? Mexico? Or Guatemala?,” the white teacher fumed.

Brooke Leigh Howard | Published Sep 23, 2022

Nightmare U.S. Journey Ends With Two Little Girls Orphaned

‘WHERE’S MY MOM?’

They were told taking the risky journey alone would lead them to the life of their dreams. It was anything but.

Isabella Rolz, Jorge Rodriguez | Published Aug 06, 2022

Suspected Truck Driver in Migrant Tragedy Posed as a Victim

GRISLY DISCOVERY

The man, captured driving through a border checkpoint on Monday, was reportedly “high on meth” when authorities found the abandoned truck filled with bodies later that day.

Barbie Latza Nadeau, Josh Fiallo | Published Jun 29, 2022

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