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Guatemala Forest Fires Places Country in State of Calamity, President Bernardo Arevalo Announced

Guatemala Forest Fires Place Country in State of Calamity, President Bernardo Arevalo Announced

Forest fires have been raging all over Guatemala, forcing President Bernardo Arevalo to declare a State of Calamity in the country.

Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo: US Needs To Invest More to Deter Immigration

Mar 28, 2024 09:47 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As more and more migrants flood the border, the US is running out of options. However, new Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo, who recently met with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, has a solution.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Fatalities Confirmed To Be Citizens From Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras

Mar 27, 2024 09:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The governments of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras have confirmed that the six workers who died in the Baltimore bridge collapse were citizens of their countries.

New Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo Meets With US DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Feb 18, 2024 09:47 PM EST By Rick Martin

Bernardo Arevalo may be Guatemala's most unlikely president, but he is seeking to make his mark on the world stage with meetings with top foreign officials.

Guatemala Attorney General Consuelo Porras Refuses To Resign Despite President Bernardo Arevalo Asking Her To

Jan 24, 2024 10:35 PM EST By Rick Martin

On the day she was supposed to meet with new Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo, embattled Guatemala AG Consuelo Porras said that she would not resign.

Migrant Caravan From Honduras Dissolves in Guatemala Before It Can Reach US-Mexico Border

Jan 22, 2024 07:42 PM EST By Rick Martin

Another migrant caravan was supposed to head to the US from Honduras, bringing in hundreds of migrants to the US-Mexico border. That caravan has now dissolved.

Former Guatemala President Alejandro Giammatei Barred From Entering US Just 3 Days After Leaving Office

Former Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei Barred From Entering US Just 3 Days After Leaving Office

Jan 18, 2024 09:22 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political drama happening in Guatemala continues even after new President Bernardo Arevalo was sworn in and embattled former President Alejandro Giammattei left office,

Guatemala Finally Swears In New President Bernardo Arevalo After Months of Drama and Protests

Jan 15, 2024 08:24 PM EST By Rick Martin

After months of the previous government trying to stop him from taking power, reformist Bernardo Arevalo has finally been sworn in as the new president of Guatemala.

Guatemala: Anger Looms as Congress Delays Inauguration of President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo

Jan 14, 2024 09:14 PM EST By Rick Martin

People in Guatemala are not very happy with the government right now as it has delayed the inauguration of President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo. Other countries were not amused as well.

Guatemala Political Turmoil Continues as Ex-Minister Arrested After Refusing To Arrest Pro-Bernardo Arevalo Protesters

Jan 11, 2024 08:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political unrest in Guatemala continued after the former Interior Minister who refused to use violence against protesters was arrested for allegedly not carrying out his duties.

Guatemala's National Dish: Pepian

Dec 16, 2023 07:10 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Pepian is a rich and flavorful dish that holds the distinction of being Guatemala's national dish that reflects the country's vibrant culinary heritage, combining indigenous Mayan ingredients with Spanish influences.

Guatemala: Costa Rica President Throws Support for President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo While US Sanctions Guatemalan Officials

Dec 13, 2023 11:29 PM EST By Rick Martin

The United States and Costa Rica are showing solidarity with Guatemala President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo after prosecutors threatened to annul his victory.

Guatemala: Prosecutor Wants To Strip President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo of Immunity