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Biden Slams El Salvador’s ‘Mini Trump’ for Corruption in Leaked Doc
High-ranking members of Nayib Bukele’s government as well as political allies have been accused of corruption by the U.S. State Department.
She Was Arrested for Drug Trafficking. But Her Wanted Brother Standing Beside Her Wasn’t.
Guatemalan authorities arrested Marta Lorenzana, a suspected drug trafficker, for extradition to the U.S.—but not her brother, also wanted in the U.S on drug charges, who was standing right next to her at the time.
Deported to Death
The father of three, and grandfather of four, had been attempting to return to his home in Mississippi. He was killed in a massacre at the border.
Cash Sent From the US Is Guatemala's Lifeline During the Pandemic
Migrants living in the U.S. are sending more money home than ever before.
Planned Parenthood Just Got Officially Shut Out of Guatemala
“It is impossible to even have a debate about abortion here,” said one observer.
Genocide Survivors Say Guatemalan Government is Blocking Their Fight for Justice
Institutional peace bodies are being shut down in the Central American nation. The move is seen by victims as a retreat by the government on promises it made as part of peace accords that ended the civil war.
Cash-Stuffed Suitcases Discovered in Guatemala Have Authorities Hunting a Former Minister
Luggage tickets on the cases containing cash worth $16 million had not been removed, and an arrest warrant has been issued for an official suspected of corruption.
A Massive Migrant Caravan Headed for the U.S. Just Got Dismantled in Guatemala
The exodus was stopped by Guatemalan soldiers days after they left Honduras. The government said the caravan was a COVID-19 contagion risk.
Coyotes Are Now Smuggling Migrants Back Home After They've Given Up on America
Travel restrictions around COVID-19 across Latin America mean some of those who want to get back home have to do it illegally.
COVID Has Caused Extra Harm for Guatemala's Victims of Gendered Violence
"Women will file a complaint of gender violence and the hearings will not happen until a year later. You can imagine the impact."
Mayan Ruins in Guatemala Could Become a U.S.-Funded-Tourist Attraction
The development would include hotels, restaurants, and a miniature train to transport tourists along ancient Mayan highways.
Migrants Take Out Huge Loans to Pay Coyotes. Coronavirus Could Cause Them to Default.
Many Guatemalan migrants use their homes as collateral to pay smugglers. Unable to work, they're at risk of losing everything.