The last person involved in the death of Nicaraguans and a Dutchman in Zacapa is sentenced

The last person involved in the death of Nicaraguans and a Dutchman in Zacapa is sentenced

The High Risk Court A convicted Rigoberto Danilo Morales, being the last person involved pending resolution of his legal situation in the case of the burning of a bus with 15 Nicaraguans and a Dutchman, an event that occurred on November 8, 2008. According to the determination of the judges, Morales is responsible for the … Read more

Lucrecia de Palomo separates from Valor and joins the Unionists and ends a coalition between the two

Lucrecia de Palomo separates from Valor and joins the Unionists and ends a coalition between the two

Representative Lucrecia Marroquín de Palomo announced that she is politically separating from the VALOR-Unionista coalition, with which she nominated Zury Ríos as a presidential candidate. With this coalition they achieved five seats in the Congressof the three are Valor and two Unionists. Marroquín de Palomo indicated in Congress that she feels “comfortable” working with the … Read more

The US justifies that due to “acts of corruption” visas were withdrawn from Guatemalan deputies

The US justifies that due to “acts of corruption” visas were withdrawn from Guatemalan deputies

The United States Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian A Nicholsin a virtual conference offered this Thursday from Washington, responded to the allegations made by President Alejandro Giammattei at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS), that a country intervened in matters that only correspond to Guatemalans, without name, but … Read more

The whale and turtle watching season begins in the Guatemalan Pacific

The whale and turtle watching season begins in the Guatemalan Pacific

The season for watching cetaceans such as porpoise whales and dolphins, as well as sea turtles, is in force. Observing the migratory journey of these species is a unique experience. Therefore, the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat) invites you to be part of it in the waters of the Pacific. Read also: The Mayan Route defends … Read more

11 heads of state will be at the investiture of Bernardo Arévalo

11 heads of state will be at the investiture of Bernardo Arévalo

The investiture of the elected president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo de León, on January 14, will be attended by the King of Spain, Felipe VI, as well as 10 other heads of state, as confirmed this Thursday by official sources. The Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailed that the presidents of Mexico and Chile, Andrés … Read more

CSJ rejects protections filed against the Supreme Electoral Tribunal

CSJ rejects protections filed against the Supreme Electoral Tribunal

The Supreme Court of Justice denies provisional protection to Néstor Pérez and Karen Fischer, both figures in the current crisis facing the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). This rejection represents a turning point in the debate on the integrity and current composition of the TSE. Read also: Crimes against women and minors in Guatemala increased during … Read more

Virtual! In this way Giammattei will be sworn in as a deputy to Parlacen

Virtual!  In this way Giammattei will be sworn in as a deputy to Parlacen

So that the same thing as former President Jimmy Morales does not happen to him, of being attacked by protesters during his inauguration as a deputy to the Central American Parliament, the now president Alejandro Giammatteiwill be sworn in virtually when he leaves the presidency. Although it had been agreed that the inauguration session of … Read more

Take note! Banks will remain closed this end of the year

Take note!  Banks will remain closed this end of the year

The Superintendence of Banks (SIB) reminds that banks, branches and banking agencies will remain closed starting this Friday, December 29 at noon. This is detailed through an official statement: Read also: Consuelo Porras is named ‘corrupt character’ of 2023 by a global network of journalists “Banks, branches and banking agencies can close on December 29, … Read more

Court roots Mulet. Former candidate affirms that they intend to scare the people

Court roots Mulet.  Former candidate affirms that they intend to scare the people

This Wednesday it was learned that Judge B of the Tenth Pluripersonal First Instance Criminal Court, Jimi Bremer, has complied with an order from the Third Court of Appeals, with which a arraignment order has been issued against the former presidential candidate, Edmond Muletfollowing a complaint filed by Marinus Boer, who accuses him of having … Read more