Guatemala's northern Peten region anchors the largest tropical forest north of the Amazon but as more people settle in the area, poaching and other threats to its biodiversity are rising fast.
Latin America
Honduras and Nicaragua experienced significant power cuts, while El Salvador and Guatemala experienced partial outages.
Asylum Seekers
The court allows broad enforcement of a new rule barring nearly all Central Americans from seeking asylum in the US.
Latin America
Rights groups condemn move, fearing the 30-day state of siege will lead to more repression and violence in the region.
Corruption
In its 12 years of existence, CICIG has brought down high-ranking officials, including a president and vice president.
Guatemala
Arrest comes on the eve of the UN-backed anti-corruption commission's exit.
Corruption
As CICIG's mandate comes to an end this week, here's why the anti-corruption body mattered and what happens next.
Guatemala
An estimated 45,000 people were disappeared during the 36-year civil war in Guatemala.
Latin America
The corruption case has battered outgoing President Jimmy Morales's popularity.
Guatemala
Trained surgeon and former head of country's prison system campaigned on fighting crime and corruption.
Latin America
Sandra Torres, of centrist National Unity of Hope, running up against Alejandro Giammattei, of right-wing Vamos party.
Latin America
This Sunday, August 11, Guatemalans go to polls to choose their next president.
Human Rights
Global Witness finds Guatemala experienced sharpest increase in number of land, environmental defenders murders in 2018.
Guatemala
Newly signed agreement for those seeking asylum in the US is met with outrage among activists and former officials.
Asylum Seekers
Guatemala's Constitutional Court has blocked its government from entering into a deal without approval of congress.
Latin America
The US flag is seen on houses, clothing across Guatemala's highlands. But the reasons for its display may surprise you.
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