Guatemala Reforms and Projects
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Guatemala's new Attorney General is implementing sweeping reforms, including dissolving an anti-impunity unit. The government has also classified information on a new prison construction for seven years.
Woman detained in Guatemala after failing to explain nearly Q1 million found at home
Consuelo “N” could not explain why nearly Q1 million in cash was kept at her home in Chivacabe, Huehuetenango. Police detained the 56-year-old after she failed to present documents proving the money’s legal origin. The National Civil Police said investigators found Q835,890 in bills of different denominations, most of them Q100 notes. They also located a revolver, 250 rounds of ammunition and four…
Taiwan deepens legal diplomacy by training Guatemalan officers in cybercrime investigations
Taiwan is extending its cooperation with allied Guatemala beyond traditional aid and police equipment, offering training in cybercrime investigations and digital forensics. The Ministry of Justice’s I…
Woman Arrested in Guatemala for Alleged Land-Sale Scam Using Fake Documents
A 63-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Cruz del Quiché after allegedly using social media to offer plots of land and homes for sale with false documents. Guatemala’s National Civil Police said offi…
Ana Quintana’s visit to Guatemala: the officials she met and the visa warning
Ana Quintana-Lovett’s visit to Guatemala carried two messages: support for cooperation between Washington and Guatemala, and a warning about possible consequences for people who threaten security and …
Transport Associations Announce Another Peaceful Protest in Guatemala City
Guatemala’s transport associations have announced another peaceful demonstration in Guatemala City for Wednesday, Sept. 9, citing fuel prices and insecurity. The Association of Extraurban Short-Route …
After repeated and blatant events, Guatemala’s electoral tribunal warns against early campaigning
Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal has sharpened its warning over what it calls repeated and blatant acts that could amount to early campaigning ahead of the 2027 elections. The tribunal reminded …