Guatemalan former prosecutor shot dead at sports centre
Guatemalan police say they arrested two men in connection with the killing of Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa.
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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers
President Bernardo Arevalo’s government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.
Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras
The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.
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Video: Moment hikers get caught in Guatemala volcano eruption
A group of hikers were forced to flee as Guatemala’s Santiaguito Volcano erupted.
Published On 21 Apr 2026
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Why is the US targeting Cuba’s global medical missions?
Amid Cuba’s deepening fuel crisis, countries are succumbing to US pressure and winding down their Cuban medical programmes.
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency
State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.
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Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks.
Published On 19 Jan 2026
Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
Seven police officers killed after riots in three Guatemalan prisons
School has been cancelled across the country as authorities order the army to guarantee public safety in cities.
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine
The bus, which was travelling between Guatemala City and San Marcos, crashed for unknown reasons, authorities say.
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