Guatemala
Location CountryGuatemala: Ancient Mayan architecture, migrant smuggling, and US foreign policy influence are in the news.
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Guatemala is a Central American nation with a rich history, including its Mayan past, as evidenced by recent archaeological findings at Ucanal revealing insights into the decline of Mayan divine kings. The country is also a significant transit point for migrants attempting to reach the US, highlighted by a Guatemalan man pleading guilty to migrant smuggling after a deadly truck crash in Mexico. The US's foreign policy impacts Guatemala, with accusations of pressuring Latin American countries to cut ties with Cuban doctor programs, potentially affecting healthcare access. These issues underscore Guatemala's complex position in regional politics, migration patterns, and its historical legacy.
Last updated: April 29, 2026
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News from Guatemala
China bans four New Zealand lawmakers over visit to Taiwan
Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
Takeaways from the AP’s report on children who have been separated from their parents a second time
Guatemala’s president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers
Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking
Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras
At least 16 people killed in two attacks in northern Honduras
