Guatemala
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
A plaque signed by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo will be unveiled in a ceremony attended by senior Israeli, US and Guatemalan officials.
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem
Guatemalan inmates riot at three prisons, taking 46 people hostage
Latin American supporters of Israel gather for virtual conference
"When you see 20 legislators from 7 Latin American countries meeting together, and talking about the future of Israel and Latin America relations, it speaks to the power of faith-based diplomacy."
Int'l groups offer Mexico help to probe suspected migrant massacre
Mexican and Guatemalan authorities have so far collected DNA samples from relatives of the suspected victims to determine whether the 19 bodies are those of a group of missing migrants.
Lev Tahor cult member fled Israel to Guatemala despite stay of exit order
"The community has been declared an abusive cult by the court, in light of the fact that within the community it is customary to punish minors and adults in a severe and cruel way."
Hurricane Eta wreaks 'shocking' Central America devastation, dozens dead
In Honduras, families waded through flooded streets of the northern city of San Pedro Sula, while cars sat almost submerged in parts of the central Guatemalan city of San Pedro Carcha
Guatemala designates Hezbollah as terrorist organization
Guatemala's recognition comes a day after Estonia announced that it will impose sanctions on Hezbollah.
Guatemala sends over 3,000 Honduran migrants home from caravan
Vice Minister of Foreign Relations Eduardo Hernandez called on the government of neighboring Honduras to step up efforts to stop the flow of migrants headed to the US due to health concerns.
Children rapidly deported from the US strain Guatemalan shelters
"Child protection services, which were already overstretched and under-resourced have now been further compromised by COVID-19."
Israeli tech helps Guatemala cope following Tropical Storm Amanda
The advent of GEN-M will allow Guatemala City increase its water production to meet the current demand of 6.5 cubic meters per second.
Nespresso finds child labor at three Guatemalan coffee farms
The news report prompted Nespresso to conduct its own investigation, the company said.
Grapevine March 4, 2020: Diplomatic exodus
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
