Guatemala

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Thousands evacuated after Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire erupts

The 3,763-metre volcano southwest of Guatemala City is one of the most active in South America.

11/03/2025

Guatemala

Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts

Located just 60 kilometres from Guatemala City, it is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.

10/03/2025

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Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrate new solar year

Hundreds of Indigenous Mayans in Guatemala celebrated the new solar year at Kaminaljuyu with a spiritual ceremony. This marks a new cycle in the Chol Ab' Mayan calendar.

19/02/2025

Guatemala

At least 51 are dead after a bus plunged off a bridge in Guatemala

Dozens were killed after a brush plunged off a bridge in Guatemala on Monday. The country's president declared a day of national mourning after the accident.

10/02/2025

Guatemala

Guatemala's president finally sworn in, despite legal chaos

The son of a Guatemalan president credited with implementing key social reforms in the mid-20th century, Arévalo takes office with the expectation of tackling Guatemala's entrenched corruption. But it will not be easy.

15/01/2024

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Watch: Guatemalan river harbours 3% of the world's plastic waste

In Guatemala, most towns and villages have no rubbish collection system. Inhabitants throw their garbage directly into the river or into illegal dumps.

16/11/2023

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Watch: Protests held in Guatemala and the Philippines

Both Guatemala and the Philippines' capitals saw mass protests against their respective governments' regimes.

24/07/2023

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WATCH: Locals clash with security forces in Guatemala elections

Clashes broke out between locals and security forces in central Guatemala after complaints about election process

26/06/2023

Guatemala

Clashes break out in Guatemala amid election frustration

Election violence has broken out in parts of Guatemala as voters express frustration over presidential choices

26/06/2023

Destinations

Ancient ruins and active volcanoes await you in Guatemala

This megadiverse country should be on your bucket list for 2023.

29/01/2023

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Volcano erupts in Guatemala, forcing road closures

One of the most active volcanoes in Central America erupts, spewing lava and ash, forcing authorities in Alotenango, a municipality in the Sacatepequez department, 65 kilometres southwest of Guatemala City, to close roads.

12/12/2022

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Giant holes on a highway in Guatemala

Rescuers are looking for victims who fell into a hole on a Guatemalan highway

27/09/2022

Ukraine

Guatemalan president visits Zelenskyy in Kyiv, expressing support

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has visited Ukraine and expressed his solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

26/07/2022

Destinations

Why travel to Central America is so hot for 2022

Interest in travel to Central America has soared this year, especially with solo travellers who are favouring Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

01/07/2022

Destinations

Guatemala: Visit the megadiverse country with 360 microclimates

Guatemala is perfect for outdoorsy types with a sense of adventure.

02/02/2022

Experiences

This Guatemalan city lives in the shadow of an erupting volcano

After the end of harsh lockdown restrictions, this former colonial capital is enjoying a boom in tourism

19/01/2022

Mexico

Dozens killed after lorry packed with migrants crashes into bridge

It is one of the worst single-day death tolls for migrants in Mexico since the 2010 massacre of 72 migrants by the Zetas drug cartel in the northern state of Tamaulipas.

10/12/2021

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Guatemalan faithful honour Saint Simon in indigenous village

With music, tobacco and liquor, hundreds of faithful honour Saint Simon, a popular deity in Guatemala in the indigenous village of San Andrés Itzapa in Guatemala.

29/10/2021

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Maya peoples hope to strengthen identity with ancient ball game

Through an ancient ball game in which only the hip can be used to hit the ball, Maya peoples in Guatemala hope to "strengthen the cultural identity of young people."

22/06/2021

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Flames rip through Guatemala's Congress as street battles rage

Protests broke out over budget cuts to health and education.

22/11/2020