Guatemalan police and soldiers are using new powers under a state of emergency to target the Barrio 18 gang in a high-crime ...

Guatemala City — Guatemala's new President Bernardo Arevalo promised early on Monday to fight corruption and stand firm against global authoritarianism, in his first speech after being sworn in. "We ...

Supporters of Bernardo Arevalo celebrate during the presidential elections in Guatemala City on Aug. 20, 2023.s On Jan. 14, 2024, Guatemala stands on the cusp of a momentous event as Bernardo Arévalo, ...

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire, one of the most active volcanoes in Central America, began erupting overnight going into Monday, March 10, 2025, just 33 miles outside the capital city of Guatemala City.

Guatemala, the most populous and beautiful country in Central America, is embarking on a new international strategy to raise further awareness and boost visitor numbers, after a record-breaking year ...

With an increasing number of restaurants and hotels earning recognition from travel industry leaders, Guatemala is growing as a destination for those seeking bespoke luxury travel experiences.

Guatemala’s president has declared a state of emergency following a weekend eruption of violence during which gang members took dozens of hostages across three prisons and killed at least seven police ...

Juan Brito López was in his mid-20s when soldiers rushed into his home in the village of Pexla, nestled in Guatemala’s western highlands. He escaped, hiding in the wilderness, but could not save his ...

At least 12 bodies were found in three days in a wooded area on the outskirts of Guatemala City, authorities said Sunday, linking the discovery to gang violence. The bodies had been dumped in an area ...

For hours, it was unclear whether Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, would take office at all, as lawmakers delayed the transfer of power. By Simon Romero and Jody García Reporting from ...

From witnessing active volcanoes and getting involved in community tourism to exploring stone cities that have stood for 1,500 years, here are the experiences no first-time visitor to the Central ...