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Judge Blocks Attempt by Trump Administration to Deport 600 Guatemalan Kids
The children, who faced deportation over Labor Day weekend, are between 10 and 17 years old.
Gaza Isn’t the First Genocide the US Has Denied — and Abetted
From Guatemala to East Timor to Yemen, the US has a pattern of obfuscating and aiding crimes against humanity.
US-Backed Canadian Mine in Guatemala Threatens Water Supply for Millions
Activists vow to fight the Cerro Blanco mine, which threatens a water supply for millions in Guatemala and El Salvador.
Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemala’s President After Delay by Right-Wing Opposition
The delay sparked fury in the streets, mobilizing Indigenous groups and the country's youth.
Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Are Camping Out to Prevent Post-Election Coup
Leaders from Indigenous governance structures have energized a movement to ensure the presidential transition happens.
Guatemalan Protests Shut Down Country’s Highways to Defend Democracy
Guatemalans have set up more than 120 protest blockades around the country as a post-electoral crisis deepens.
Facing Electoral Defeat, Guatemala’s Ruling Elites Undermine Nation’s Democracy
Efforts to undermine the president-elect are taking a toll on his party and on Guatemalans standing up for democracy.
Guatemalans Voted to End 69 Years of Corrupt Rule. Will US, Canada Accept It?
To understand Guatemala's challenges going forward, we must ask questions about the role of the international community.
Anti-Corruption Advocate Bernardo Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
The question now is whether Arévalo will be permitted to take office in January 2024.
US, Canada-Backed Guatemalan Elites Threaten Coup Amid Opposition Party Runoff
Will Guatemalans be allowed to vote for a government that is actually democratic for the first time since 1954?