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Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala

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Trump touts Western hemisphere trade deals amid grocery price pressure

Trump announced a series of trade and tariff deals as a way to counter criticism over rising food costs, framing them as a boost to supply chains and cheaper imports such as bananas and coffee.

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Dozens of quakes shake Guatemala, leaving at least four dead

Guatemala has been rocked by more than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks since Tuesday afternoon, killing at least four people and damaging homes and roads.

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At least two dead as dozens of earthquakes jolt Guatemala

The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.

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Catholic women lead solemn Holy Week procession in Antigua

Catholic women filled the streets of Antigua, Guatemala, on Saturday, carrying a statue of the Virgin of Solitude to commemorate Mary’s mourning following the death of Jesus.

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Catholic faithful mark Palm Sunday in Peru and Guatemala

Peru's Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that commemorates the Christian belief of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

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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.

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Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Clashes break out in Guatemala amid election frustration

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

Destinations

Ancient ruins and active volcanoes await you in Guatemala

This megadiverse country should be on your bucket list for 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.