Hamilton County jury charges Guatemalan man with murder in deadly 2023 stabbing

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hamilton County jury charged a Guatemalan man with murder Friday in the deadly 2023 stabbing of another man, according to District Attorney Coty Wamp. Wamp says 2 years ago, Edwin Mendez-Perez stabbed Rosalio “Charlie”...

Lucky Brand Joins American Eagle Outfitters, Puma in Compensating Guatemalan Workers

Lucky Brand has agreed to make a $500,000 “humanitarian contribution” to the former employees of Industrial Hana, a garment factory in Guatemala that produced goods for the denim-focused company until its abrupt closure in October 2023. It’s a...

Guatemala responds to Prime Minister Briceño’s UN speech

Views: 32 Views: 34 Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 4:32 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: Guatemala has responded to remarks made by Prime Minister John Briceño at the United Nations, where he mentioned Guatemala’s “repeated aggression...

Guatemala marks Children’s Day amid scourges like malnutrition

The Government prioritized the welfare of children through concrete actions to combat multidimensional poverty, social vouchers, household registration, improvement of floors, sanitation, renovation of schools, but the challenges are still latent,...

Guatemala Uses Right of Reply at UN to Rebut Briceno

Last week you heard the PM's address to the UN where he made a strong statement on Guatemalan provocation on the Sarstoon. Well, Guatemala had a right of reply some hours later and here's what they said: Representative of Guatemala "The delegation...

Guatemalan Lawmakers Push for Gang Prison Inspired by El Salvador’s CECOT.

A group of Guatemalan lawmakers has introduced a bill urging President Bernardo Arévalo’s administration to build a high-security prison specifically for gang members, inspired by El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot). En Guatemala...

New Guatemalan grocery store sells freshly imported produce

Tienda Chapin 2 owner Vinicio Perez said he opened the Guatemalan grocery store for the Park Rapids Hispanic community. The store, located at 203 Henrietta Ave., opened on Aug. 1 and celebrated its grand opening the next day. Its sister store,...

Tala expands to Latin America, with an office in Guatemala

Annstella Mumbi, General Manager, Tala Kenya./FILE A Kenyan fintech firm, Tala, has expanded to Latin America with the launch of its services in Guatemala. It is eying the Dominican Republic and Panama by the end of the year, leveraging its...

Three Guatemalan citizens indicted in Michigan for selling fake US identification

Timothy VerHey, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan | Official photoTimothy VerHey, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan | Official photo Three Guatemalan citizens were arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September...

Tala expands into Latin America with launch in Guatemala

Digital financial services provider has announced its entry into Latin America, beginning with operations in Guatemala. The firm also plans to extend its services to the Dominican Republic and Panama by the end of the year through its proprietary...

3 Guatemalan nationals accused of selling immigrants fake U.S. residency IDs

CBS News Live CBS News Detroit Live Three Guatemalan nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of selling fake U.S. residency identification cards to immigrants, U.S. attorneys announced. Norma Yanari Ayala, 34, Rigoberto...

Feds: 3 Guatemalan nationals indicted for selling fake residency IDs

A federal grand jury in Grand Rapids has indicted three Guatemalan nationals for selling immigrants fake identification cards, officials said. Norma Yanari Ayala, 34, Rigoberto Vasquez-Vasquez, 42, and Edgidio Vasquez-Mencho, 41, have been charged...

Tala expands to Guatemala, eyes Dominican Republic and Panama

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Global financial infrastructure company Tala has expanded into Guatemala as it deepens its presence in Latin America, with plans to enter the Dominican Republic and Panama before the end of 2025. The firm is leveraging its...

Fabletics Opens Second Site in Guatemala

The American sportswear brand Fabletics continues to consolidate its presence in Central America with the opening of its second store in Guatemala. After its successful debut in the Miraflores Shopping Center, it now adds a new location in Oakland...

Central America’s rising stars set stage in Guatemala for UNCAF U-16 FIFA Forward Championship

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 6:35 pm CST. Photo Credit: UNCAF / Galeria de Fotos By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The future of Central American football takes center stage this week as the UNCAF Under 16 FIFA Forward...

U16 Belize Boys National Team heads to Guatemala for UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament

Views: 88 Views: 82 Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 3:36 pm CST. U16 BBNT: Photo Credit: FFB By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize U16 Boys National Team (BBNT) arrived in Guatemala City Tuesday afternoon to compete in the 2025 UNCAF FIFA...

Joseph Budna writes from Guatemala City jail; Acting Commissioner not taking part in investigation

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 6:03 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: According to Channel 7 News, Belize’s most famous prisoner has defied a seeming gag order to plead his case once more. Joseph Budna sent a WhatsApp picture of a...

3 Guatemalans accused of selling fake U.S. documents

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Three Guatemalans have been indicted on allegations they conspired to sell false U.S. documents in Kent County. The defendants, who await arraignment in U.S. District Court, were arrested Tuesday, Sept. 30, in Grand Rapids, U.S....

Illegal Immigrants Arrested after Man Killed in Hit-and-Run in Central Florida

Six illegal immigrants were arrested after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Central Florida. Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the six suspects who are in the country illegally from Guatemala after being called to the Willow Oak Mobile...

'March for Jesus' in Guatemala draws crowds, calls for unity and transformation

The march began at Constitution Square, where a column of participants set out from Guatemala City Hall. Ervin San Juan / Bendición News For the third consecutive year, Guatemala’s capital hosted the “March for Jesus,” a large gathering that...