Faith leads effort to end preventable blindness in Guatemala and beyond

(OSV News) – Many profess that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37), but a story unfolding in Guatemala has validated that Scripture daily for more than two decades. An international partnership of those involved with Guatemala Brillando – a plan to …

Guatemala's Film Industry Takes Root as Argot Producciones Fires Up Slate (EXCLUSIVE) 

For years, Guatemala’s most prominent filmmaker, Jayro Bustamante (“La Llorona,” “Ixcanul”), has fought to grow a local film industry. Now, it finally looks as if it might be happening, with Argot Prods. boasting four films in production. Founded in 2022 …

Guatemala’s Biggest BPO Problem Isn’t Talent — It’s English

Guatemala’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector has the workforce that US companies want to run their nearshore operations: young, cost-competitive, geographically close. But it doesn’t have enough people who can speak English, and the education …

“The FCT will take care of it”: how the Foundation Against Terrorism pressures journalists in Guatemala

Today, Jose Rubén Zamora is out of prison – for the time being. He has been under house arrest since 12 February 2026. “I could be sent back to prison at any moment,” he told RSF, smiling throughout an interview at his home in Guatemala City. He knows this …

Eric West finishes tied for second in Guatemala event

Created: Jul 13, 2026 01:30 PM Eric West (File photograph by Colin Thompson) Eric West enjoyed a highly successful debut at the 6th National Amateur Ranking tournament in Guatemala at the weekend. The Bermuda Stroke Play champion finished tied for second …

In Guatemala, Arevalo’s Win for the Rule of Law Comes at a High Price

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo speaks during a press conference, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP photo by Moises Castillo) Guatemala’s new attorney general, Gabriel Garcia Luna, has pledged to dismantle what he called the “ …

“One Guyana” Racing’s Will Redford & Guatemala’s Hernandes dominate GT Challenge at Guyana Grand Prix

Guatemala reports 26 measles deaths and reinforces vaccination

Guatemala is facing one of the most extensive measles outbreaks in its recent history, with 26 deaths and 27,145 confirmed cases as of July 5, 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS). The situation keeps …

Guatemala faces extreme drought due to El Niño: 88% risk of impact in 18 departments and rainfall deficit

Faced with the threat of the El Niño phenomenon, Guatemala is facing the possibility of an extreme drought this year. Meteorological services have warned about the high risk Central America faces due to this climate event. Projections indicate a …

'Justice Has Failed Us Here in Guatemala': A Family Fights for Accountability

Under the beating sun on the morning of June 21, Mirtala del Rosario Hernández Agustín joins families of the disappeared and members of organizations including the Association of Family Members of the Detained and Disappeared in Guatemala, or FAMDEGUA, and …