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Opinion: Reforming Electoral Courts in Guatemala and Latin America
The recent stripping of immunity from four judges of Guatemala's Supreme Electoral Tribunal by Congress is a key moment for the nation's electoral integrity.
This...
Judicial Shake-Up in Guatemala’s Electoral Tribunal
On Thursday night, Guatemala's Congress made a significant decision by voting to remove immunity from four Supreme Electoral Tribunal TSE judges.
This action is in...
Guatemala’s Judiciary Seeks to Strip Immunity from Incoming Leadership
Guatemala's Public Prosecutor's Office seeks to strip President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera of their immunity.
This step is crucial for investigating their...
Guatemala Mobilizes Troops to Combat Violence on Mexican Border
Guatemala deploys 2,000 soldiers to secure its border with Mexico, targeting areas vital for poppy production.
The Guatemalan Interior Ministry confirms the troop's placement in...
Guatemala’s President-Elect Claims Political Plot
Bernardo Arévalo, Guatemala's President-Elect, warns of a plot to block him from office. He fears this could harm the country's economy.
Speaking in Washington on...
Guatemala Protests Cause Flight Changes to El Salvador
Officials at Guatemala City's La Aurora Airport are grappling with a fuel shortage, attributing it to ongoing protests.
As a result, they asked El Salvador...
Guatemala City Sees Six-Day Protest Over Coup Fears
For six days, thousands have protested in Guatemala City against actions targeting the Movimiento Semilla party.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) initiated the controversy. They...
Mexico and Guatemala Boost Border Security
Mexico and Guatemala have deployed troops at their common border. This move follows social media posts showing an armed convoy entering a community in...
Guatemala’s President-Elect Calls for Legal Chiefs to Resign
Bernardo Arévalo, the next President of Guatemala, wants the country's top legal authorities to resign.
He spoke at a press conference. Arévalo accuses Attorney General...
Guatemala election court confirmed Arévalo as next president
The Guatemala election court confirmed Bernardo Arévalo as the next president. Arévalo said he's the official President-Elect of Guatemala for 2024-2028 on September 5.
The...
Guatemala’s President-Elect, warns of a plan to stop him from becoming President
Bernardo Arévalo, Guatemala's President-Elect, warns of a plan to stop him from becoming President in January 2024.
He won the election with 58% of the...
Guatemala declares national health emergency due to a dengue
Guatemala's health ministry declared a national health emergency due to a dengue epidemic causing 22 deaths and 12,263 cases.
The decree orders relevant institutions, including...
Former official of the UN Anti-Mafia Commission arrested in Guatemala
The police arrested the former official of UN Anti-Mafia Commission in Guatemala, adding to the growing list of detained or exiled former justice operators.
The...
Opinion: winds of change – Arévalo’s left-wing triumph amid Guatemala’s echoes of the past
(Opinion) In a wave of transformative change, news from Guatemala and Ecuador's electorates marked August 20 with potential shifts towards the left.
Ecuador's political landscape...