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Hundreds of Migrants Expelled From U.S. to Mexico Are Now Stuck in Limbo in Guatemala

Hundreds of migrants expelled from the U.S. under pandemic-related restrictions and were flown to Mexico are now stranded in a border town in Guatemala.

U.S. Halts Cooperation with Guatemala Authorities After Anti-Corruption Leader Juan Francisco Sandoval Removed

Jul 28, 2021 02:14 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The United States is suspending its cooperation with Guatemala's criminal prosecutor after the head of the unit in charge of fighting corruption was sacked.

Over 100 Undocumented Migrants From Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador Found Inside 2 Tractor-Trailers Near Texas Border

Over 100 Undocumented Migrants Found Inside 2 Tractor-Trailers Near Texas Border

Jul 16, 2021 01:55 AM EDT By Mary Webber

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested more than 100 undocumented migrants after they were found crammed inside two tractor-trailers near the Texas border.

U.S. Investigation Sheds Light On Guatemalan Soldiers' Role in Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel Drug Trafficking

Jul 09, 2021 12:42 PM EDT By Jess Smith

The United States government conducted an investigation that shed light on the suspected participation of Guatemalan soldiers in the cocaine smuggling network connected to Mexico's notorious Sinaloa Cartel.

Two Leaders of Extremist Haredi Lev Tahor Cult Arrested in Guatemala

Jul 08, 2021 06:36 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After a week of covert investigation, at least two top officials of the extremist ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) cult, Lev Tahor were arrested in a joint operation by the FBI and the local police in Guatemala, Israeli and Jewish media reported Tuesday.

Guatemala Demands Money Back from Russia for Sputnik V non-delivery

Jun 30, 2021 08:25 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After Russia failed to deliver the ordered doses of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine by Guatemala, the Central American country's Health Minister Amelia Flores stated on Tuesday that the Guatemalan government had asked Russia to return their money.

Kamala Harris, While Visiting U.S.-Mexico Border, Blames Donald Trump, Touts 'Extreme Progress' Despite Record Migrant Surge Under Joe Biden

Jun 25, 2021 10:00 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday visited the U.S.-Mexico border Friday for the first time since taking office and has blamed Donald Trump for the migrant crisis.

Coast Guard Seizes $23 Million In Cocaine In Caribbean Raid

Guatemalan Pleads Guilty in Colombia-to-America Cocaine Conspiracy

Jun 24, 2021 08:34 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The Guatemalan man, who is the second extradited defendant in the Colombia-to-America cocaine conspiracy, pleaded guilty in the United States District Court to charges related to the scheme.

President Joe Biden's Administration to Expand Program Allowing Central American Minors into U.S.

President Joe Biden's Administration to Expand Program Allowing Central American Minors Into the U.S.

Jun 16, 2021 04:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Preside Joe Biden's administration announced the expansion of a program that would allow more Central American migrants into the U.S.

VP Kamala Harris Meets With Mexico's President Seeking Cooperation; AOC Slams Harris Over Guatemala Speech

Jun 08, 2021 09:52 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Vice President Kamala Harris sought cooperation with Mexico in her meeting with President Lopez Obrador; AOC slammed Harris over her speech in Guatemala.

Guatemala President Blames Joe Biden's Policies for Border Crisis, but Kamala Harris Says Climate Change Drives Increased Migration

Jun 07, 2021 11:15 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei had blamed U.S. President Joe Biden's immigration policies for the ongoing border crisis.

Guatemala Former Tax Head Responsible For Pulling Oligarchs' Wealth Detained

May 20, 2021 05:31 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After chasing the wealth of Guatemalan oligarchs and the graft charge that he dropped against a former president during his period, the former Tax Administration head is now in the hands of the Guatemalan government after being arrested for falsification of official documents on Wednesday.

Guatemalan Struggles With COVID Vaccine Rollout, Corruption Issues