Hundreds of Indigenous people defied a state of siege on Tuesday and blocked a major road in Guatemala’s west for the second successive day, demanding the government resolve a bloody century-old land dispute.»
Representatives from different sector demonstrated again on Thursday in Guatemala to demand the resignation of the country’s president »
Giammattei's announcement came after a meeting with the head of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro»
Politicians are questioning whether or not the evacuation order was relayed to persons living in the surrounding area clearly»
In light of the magnitude of the disaster, President Jimmy Morales decreed three days of national mourning to pay tribute to the victims killed by mudslides»
President Otto Perez Molina finally bowed to pressure and announced his resignation, according to his press office.»
Data from the government’s Integrated Accounting System show that with a month left to end the year, 60.4 percent of the budget for the anti-hunger project known as “Pacto Hambre Cero” (Hunger Free Pact) has been implemented.»
The exhibit Maya Textiles from Guatemala will bring to Havana’s Casa del Alba Cultural the rich textile traditions of the Maya, which still remains alive in the continent.»
Tikal, the largest Maya city discovered so far, is attracting the attention of thousands of Guatemalans and foreigners who will arrive there by plane or car to attend the ceremonies to welcome the new era, according to the Maya calendar.»
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