Maya Civilization's Surprising Contributions to the Modern Latin America

Maya Civilization's Surprising Contributions to the Modern Latin America

The Maya civilization is considered one of the oldest and longest-lasting empires. Here's a look at this once magnificent civilization and some of its significant inventions.
Hurricane Lisa Hits Belize, Will Hit Guatemala and Mexico Soon

Hurricane Lisa Hits Belize, Will Hit Guatemala and Mexico Soon

Hurricane Lisa, which formed off Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean Sea, hit Belize on Wednesday and is expected to also hit Guatemala and southern Mexico.
Hurricane Julia Update: 28 Dead as Heavy Rainfall Lashes Guatemala and El Salvador

Hurricane Julia Update: 28 Dead as Heavy Rainfall Lashes Guatemala and El Salvador

Former Hurricane Julia may not be a hurricane anymore and has already dissipated, but it has still managed to do some damage in Central America. It had recently pounded Colombia and Nicaragua but has now caused some problems in Guatemala and El Salvador with torrential rains.
Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

Hurricane Julia Makes Landfall in Nicaragua and Colombia, Brings Torrential Rainfall

After Hurricane Fiona devastated Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian destroyed homes in Cuba, Florida, and North Carolina, Hurricane Julia hit the Americas and, this time, in Nicaragua and parts of Colombia.
Guatemala: Top 6 Amazing Places You Never Knew Existed in the Central American Country

Guatemala: Top 6 Amazing Places You Never Knew Existed in the Central American Country

Guatemala is essentially one huge hidden gem in Central America. If this sparked your interest, visit the country and see the tourist attractions that most travelers never knew existed.
Guatemala Sinkhole Swallows Car; Mom, Daughter Missing, 3 Others Injured

Guatemala Sinkhole Swallows Car; Mom, Daughter Missing, 3 Others Injured

A mother and a daughter were missing after a Guatemala sinkhole swallowed a car on Sunday. The girl's father was rescued from the hole in Villa Nueva, along with three other people.
Guatemala: At Least 9 Dead After Stampede During a Rock Concert

Guatemala: At Least 9 Dead After Stampede During a Rock Concert

What was supposed to be a concert celebrating Guatemala's Independence Day turned to tragedy after a massive stampede crushed many people, leading to the deaths of at least nine individuals, with around 20 injured.
Guatemala Migrant Smuggling Probe Launches as Investigators Follow Money Trail

Guatemala Migrant Smuggling Probe Launches as Investigators Follow Money Trail

The Guatemalan government is intensifying its investigations into the illegal human smuggling operations, which often extort those seeking a better life in the United States, as well as their families.
Guatemalan and Honduran Soccer Fans Brawl in Streets of Guatemala City After Soccer Match, Police Use Tear Gas

Guatemalan and Honduran Soccer Fans Brawl in Streets of Guatemala City After Soccer Match, Police Use Tear Gas

A CONCACAF club championship qualifying match between Guatemalan side C.S.D. Municipal and Honduras side F.C. Olimpia ended in a brawl between Guatemalan and Honduran soccer fans.
Mexico: Smuggler Ferrying 5 Migrants Shot Dead by Police Near Guatemala Border

Mexico: Smuggler Ferrying 5 Migrants Shot Dead by Police Near Guatemala Border

An alleged smuggler ferrying migrants in a pickup truck was shot dead by authorities near the Mexico-Guatemala border early Monday.
Guatemala: Arrest of Award-Winning Journalist Sparks Protests, Condemnation From US

Guatemala: Arrest of Award-Winning Journalist Sparks Protests, Condemnation From US

Award-winning journalist and newspaper editor Jose Ruben Zamora Marroquin was arrested by Guatemala's authorities, who accused him of money laundering.
Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Unharmed After Gunmen Opened Fire on President's Military Guards

Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Unharmed After Gunmen Opened Fire on President's Military Guards

Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei was reportedly unharmed after his military guards exchanged gunfire with armed men on Saturday.
Mexico: 94 Migrants Who Almost Died Inside Truck Managed to Escape After Driver Abandoned Them

Mexico: 94 Migrants Who Almost Died Inside Truck Managed to Escape After Driver Abandoned Them

At least 94 migrants trapped inside a truck's trailer managed to bash their way out into the steamy highway of Mexico's Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Visits Ukraine to Express His Solidarity With Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Visits Ukraine to Express His Solidarity With Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei paid a visit to Ukraine on Monday to express his solidarity with the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Guatemala:  Former Economic Minister Acisclo Valladares Urruela Pleads Guilty to Using Miami Bank Pay for Bribes

Guatemala: Former Economic Minister Acisclo Valladares Urruela Pleads Guilty to Using Miami Bank Pay for Bribes

Guatemala's former economic minister Acisclo Valladares Urruela has pleaded guilty in a Miami court to conspiring to money laundering and using a Miami bank to pay bribes to Guatemalan politicians.
Mexico Van Crash Kills 3 Migrants, Injures 12

Mexico Van Crash Kills 3 Migrants, Injures 12

A van crashed on a highway in northern Mexico on Tuesday, killing at least three migrants and injuring a dozen.
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