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Villages in Guatemala 'Despise' US Deportees as COVID-19 Infections Spike

The indigenous Maya towns are currently despising returned migrants, along with a threat to some, of lynching or burning their homes as fear spread as 100 deportees from the United States were found positive for COVID-19.
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ICE and CDC Launch Investigation After Deported Migrants Test Positive for COVID-19

A Guatemalan health official reported 44 migrants on one U.S. deportation flight this week were found to be infected with COVID-19, creating fear among Guatemalan people.

Guatemalan Actor, Enrique Salanic, Blocked from Entering U.S. to Promote LGBT movie

The award-winning Guatemalan actor Enrique Salanic was denied by the U.S. embassy in his non-immigrant application visa not once but twice.
Guatemalan woman pleads guilty after killing four children in a bus crash in Minnesota in 2008.

Guatemalan Woman Who Killed 4 Kids Guilty of Illegally Re-Entering U.S.

Guatemalan woman pleads guilty to entering the U.S. illegally after killing four children in a bus crash in Minnesota in 2008.
Town in Guatemala Bans Plastic, Decreased Water Pollution by 90% in just 3 Years

Town in Guatemala Bans Plastic, Decreased Water Pollution by 90% in just 3 Years

A town in Guatemala successfully reduced water pollution by 90 percent after banning plastic. A small town in Guatamela came together three years ago to battle water pollution.

Guatemala vs. St. Vincente and the Grenadines Live Stream, Preview, Predictions for World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

Guatemala and St. Vincente and the Grenadines face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Guatemala and St. Vincente and the Grenadines face off in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

Trinidad and Tobago vs. Guatemala Live Stream, Preview, Predictions For World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

Trinidad and Tobago and Guatemala face off in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier on Friday. Trinidad and Tobago and Guatemala face off in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier on Friday.

Immigration Reform 2016: Obama Administration Expands Central American Migration Program to Include Adult Family Members, Caregivers

Immigration reform has become on of the most highly visible talking points for the upcoming presidential election, but that debate focuses on future political policies as promised by our current candidates. In the meantime, the current administration has taken action in the 11th hour to make good on President Obama's long-held vows to assist immigrants seeking safety from persecution in their Central American homelands.

Hurricane Season 2016 Track, Maps: Tropical Storm Earl Watches, Warnings Issued in Caribbean, Central America After System Kills Six in Dominican Republic

According to information provided by National Hurricane Center (NHC) Air Force hurricane hunter plane, which has been tracking a strong tropical weather system throughout the Caribbean this week, that system has official been upgraded to tropical storm status.

Children Make up Majority of Sex Trafficking Victims in Guatemala

UNICEF reports that children make up more than 50 percent of sex trafficking victims in the Central American country.

Shocking Photos of Kids in Toy Car on Highway Circulate on Social Media

The images show two young kids being pulled by a 4x4 truck while they sit in a toy car. Two young children were photographed riding in a toy car being pulled by a pickup truck on a highway in Guatemala.

US vs Guatemala in 2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Preview, Streaming Info for Scheduled CONCACAF Games - Should Tim Howard or Brad Guzan Start?

Will the real U.S. National team please stand up? The Americans will need to impose themselves as they take on Guatemala in a huge World Cup qualifying match on Friday.

How Guatemala and Canada Can Defeat US and Mexico in World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

Mexico and the US will look to continue their paths toward World Cup qualification on Tuesday as they take on two tough opponents in their respective groups. For the US, Guatemala will come calling in a game that has huge ramifications in the standings.

Bolivia Greenlights $2.65 Billion Budget to Increase Country's Energy Reserves

Bolivia has allocated $2.56 billion to boost its electricity reserves, increase transmission lines and start exporting power to Argentina. The Central Bank of Bolivia provided the funds from international reserves.

5 Latin American Destinations Worth Your Altruistic Visit

Spring break can be spent through better ways. Globe Aware, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), Volunteering Solutions (VolSol), Projects Abroad and American Hiking Society (AHS) present a wide array of options for you to find the perfect volunteering vacation trip for your family.

Finally, Justice Is Served for Guatemalan Sexual Slavery Victims in Historic Verdict

Two military officers have been sentenced to prison for sexually enslaving Guatemalan women in the '80s.

Why Latin America Remains Poor Amidst Economic Growth

Minimum wage earners were given a raise in 2016 across many territories, but this still remains insufficient.

Guatemala's Dinner in the Sky: Fine Dining While Suspended 40 Meters in the Air

A floating restaurant in Guatemala offers thrill-seekers a unique dining experience. A floating restaurant in Guatemala offers thrill-seekers a unique dining experience.

Best Solo Travel Destinations for Valentine’s Day

Single on Valentine’s Day? There’s a whole world out there waiting for you. Celebrate being free with a trip somewhere far from the happy couples. After all, hitting the road is an adventure, alone or not, and sometimes it’s even more rewarding to travel solo. Here are the top five destinations that will make travelers fall in love with the world.

Calls Against Immigration Raids Spike After Women, Children Were Detained in Texas

The immigration issue in the U.S. has been in the center of talks according to Fox News Latino. The most recent development in the issue is that women and children are reportedly being detained too long than the law allows.

Unaccompanied Minors Smuggled as Slave Laborers in Ohio

With the current wave of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. borders, several reports have surfaced claiming that for the past two years, some of the minors have been subjected to illegal acts and are smuggled as slave laborers.
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