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Guatemala’s Shark Meat Trade Exposed
Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), one of the most commonly landed sharks on both coasts of ... More Guatemala. Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.ullstein bild via Getty Images Every year,...

Guatemalan Man Dies in Missouri Cereal Plant Oven While Working Under an Alias
A Guatemalan man working under an assumed name at a Missouri cereal plant died after getting stuck in an industrial oven. The accident took place on Thursday at about 3:06 p.m., Perryville police posted on Facebook. An alarm was phoned in from the...
The Playbook for America: We Thought We Saw it All with Freedom Torches and Edward Bernays Fomenting Regime Change in Guatemala, Chile
Speaking with Dan Kovalik about his co-authored book, Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change Another rousing talk with a true socialist, Dan Kovalik, from Pittsburgh, here, pre-airing on my Radio Show, Finding Fringe on kyaq.org. Here’s today’s (July 1)...
Guatemala Speaks Out: No Asylum Deal With US, President Says Nation Was Never Even Consulted
In a shocking turn of events, Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo has firmly denied claims about any asylum deal with the United States, leaving many confused and asking, “What’s really going on?” The news came after several reports suggested...
Guatemala stuns Canada in penalty shootout to reach Gold Cup semis
Guatemala pulled off a major upset to book their spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals, edging out Canada 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw on Sunday. José Morales scored the decisive penalty that sealed Guatemala's place...

Guatemala stun Canada, book spot in Gold Cup semifinals
There was a major Gold Cup upset Sunday as one of the tournament's favorites went down in a penalty shootout Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Guatemala win in shootout Canada, with 10 men, fall in...
Guatemala upset Canada on penalties to enter Gold Cup semis
Guatemala stunned Canada with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals, reaching their first semifinal since 1996. After Jonathan David's penalty gave Canada the lead, a red card to Jacob Shaffelburg shifted momentum....

Guatemala’s Santis Shines in Gold Cup Match Against Canada
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala — Oscar Santis scored the winning goal for Guatemala in their first match of Group C at the 2025 Gold Cup against Jamaica. His goal, assisted by Darwin Lom, sealed a 1-0 victory for the Bicolor. The match took place on...

A lost woman looks for purpose in a Guatemalan lakeside town, in Rachel Morton’s gripping novel
Rachel Morton’s The Sun was Electric Light is a novel about figuring, becoming, belonging and grieving. We follow 30-something narrator Ruth as she relocates to the Guatemalan lakeside town Panajachel, struggling with the question of how to live...

Las Cruces native Aaron Herrera stars for Guatemala at Gold Cup
Las Cruces native and Guatemala and D.C. United defender Aaron Herrera was one of his country's best players in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, helping the Central American nation reach its first Gold Cup semifinals since 1996. Herrera played all 450...

Guatemala upsets Canada on penalty kicks in Gold Cup quarterfinal thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Rubio Rubín scored the tying goal with a header in the 69th minute...

Diego Luna Brace Powers USMNT Into Gold Cup Final Past Guatemala
After scoring his first international goal in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals, Real Salt Lake star Diego Luna led the USMNT past Guatemala in the semifinals. Luna scored two goals in the first 15 minutes of the match. 🚨 GOLD CUP FINAL BOUND! 🚨...

Diego Luna might’ve just secured a World Cup roster spot with terrific semifinal vs. Guatemala
Two Diego Luna goals vs Guatemala secured the United States men’s national team a spot in the 2025 Gold Cup final as the 21-year-old shined the brightest during Wednesday’s 2-1 U.S. victory. Luna was riding high from the quarterfinal against Costa...

Guatemala stun Canada on penalties in Gold Cup quarterfinals
Canada were surprisingly eliminated from the Concacaf Gold Cup in the quarterfinals on Sunday, exiting after being outplayed by Guatemala in a 1-1 draw and then losing in a penalty shootout. Jesse Marsch's side took the lead after the half-hour...

Guatemala overcomes Canada in shootout, wins CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal at U.S. Bank Stadium
Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi surely had some friends in the crowd at Canada’s CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Guatemala. He was repping the northern neighbor in front of local Loons fans, after all.But on Sunday, Oluwaseyi might...

Guatemala Upsets Canada in Gold Cup Quarterfinals
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Guatemala advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after defeating Canada 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shootout on June 29 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time....

Guatemala beats Canada on penalty kicks in Gold Cup quarterfinal thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Rubio Rubín scored the tying goal with a header in the 69th minute...

Guatemala upsets Canada in Gold Cup quarterfinal penalty shootout
Call it the "Minneapolis Miracle: Part 2." In the same building where Stefon Diggs delivered a playoff victory for the Minnesota Vikings on a Hail Mary against the New Orleans Saints in 2018, another massive upset has occurred. Guatemala, the...

Morocco, Guatemala's Foreign Ministers (Fms) Hail Outstanding Bilateral Ties Marked By 'Very Positive' Dynamic
(MENAFN- APO Group) Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Guatemala, Mr. Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado hailed the outstanding...

Guatemala’s Young Star Olger Escobar Shines in Soccer Scene
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (AP) – At just 18 years old, Olger Escobar is becoming a beacon of hope for Guatemalan soccer fans. The young forward has emerged as one of the biggest talents in Guatemalan football, with his name gaining notoriety...