Associated Press/Oliver de Ros Jakelin Caal, 7, died in US Border Patrol custody on December 7. On Sunday, December 23, her body arrived back in her native Guatemala. Jakelin’s official cause of death hasn’t yet been determined, but Border Patrol has faced accusations that the agency didn’t do enough to get her immediate medical care. […]
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The body of the 7-year-old girl who died in US border patrol custody has returned home to Guatemala
Associated Press/Oliver de Ros Jakelin Caal, 7, died in US Border Patrol custody on December 7. On Sunday, December 23, her body arrived back in her native Guatemala. Jakelin’s official cause of death hasn’t yet been determined, but Border Patrol has faced accusations that the agency didn’t do enough to get her immediate medical care. […]
Guatemala volcano travel advice: Latest flight updates as lava spews from Fuego
The Guatemala volcano death toll has risen to 75, wth another 200 people thought to be missing. Recovery workers have been struggling in the harsh conditions, with heat from the ground tearing some firefighters’ boots to shreds. Emergency services are evacuating areas around the volcano after more lava was seen spewing down the side yesterday. […]
Thousands flee lava & ash fallout after deadly Guatemala volcano eruption (VIDEOS)
The deadly eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire has affected more than 1.7 million people and created havoc in surrounding municipalities, sending thousands of people fleeing for their lives through streets buried in ash. As least seven people have been confirmed as killed so far – including two children who were burned to death while […]
Thousands flee lava & ash fallout after deadly Guatemala volcano eruption (VIDEOS)
The deadly eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire has affected more than 1.7 million people and created havoc in surrounding municipalities, sending thousands of people fleeing for their lives through streets buried in ash. As least seven people have been confirmed as killed so far – including two children who were burned to death while […]
Guatemala announces relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem
Published time: 24 Dec, 2017 23:52 Edited time: 25 Dec, 2017 00:02 Despite the furore over Washington’s controversial decision to recognize the sacred city of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Guatemala has decided to follow suit, announcing plans to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv. Following a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, […]
Former Mexican governor may be extradicted from Guatemala by the end of July
Reuters GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Javier Duarte, a former state governor from Mexico’s ruling party wanted on charges of embezzlement and organized crime, is likely to be extradited from Guatemala by the end of this month, his lawyer said on Tuesday. During a break in proceedings at a courthouse in Guatemala City discussing federal charges […]
Where to Eat and Drink in Guatemala City and Antigua
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Hotel Review: The Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City
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Bid to Join Me and a Nobel Peace Prize Winner at the PeaceJam Conference in Guatemala
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