Authorities in Los Angeles moved to reclaim MacArthur Park Thursday, announcing the arrest of 12 members and associates of ...

Twelve members and associates of 18th Street in Los Angeles were arrested on criminal charges, including the murder of a drug ...

A wave of violence inside and outside prisons drew attention to President Bernardo Arévalo's fragile political balancing act ...

Guatemala is returning to hardline security policies amid a resurgence of gang activity, two years after its president pledged a renewed approach to the problem. Upon taking office in January 2024, ...

Feb. 16 (UPI) --In June 2025, Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo traveled to Taipei for a five-day state visit. It was his first trip to Taiwan since serving as deputy foreign minister more than ...

Despite a lack of diplomatic relations, Beijing has been remarkably successful in expanding its economic and even political influence in Guatemala. During the first week of February 2026, I visited ...

The program, nearly 30 years old, had allowed Cuban medical workers to fill critical needs in Guatemala, while reaping income for Cuba. By Jody García and James Wagner Jody Garcia reported from ...

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Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America is delighted to announce a significant rise in demand for holidays to Central America — with Guatemala emerging as one of 2026’s fastest‑growing Central ...

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has issued a security alert warning Americans to use “increased caution” when in the Central American country. “The U.S. Embassy has lifted the shelter-in-place order for ...

Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime. By Jody García and James ...

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege on Sunday following coordinated gang attacks that killed seven police officers in and around Guatemala City. The violence erupted ...