Guatemalan social change has been empowered by music such as nueva cancion, which blends together histories, present-day issues, and the political values and struggles of common people.

Dec 11, 2025 · Puerto de San José is an important Pacific port, and Santo Tomás de Castilla on the Caribbean is Guatemala’s busiest port, handling chiefly general cargo and serving as the …

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4 days ago · Particularly in small villages, residents are often wary and suspicious of outsiders. In the past, Guatemalan citizens have been lynched for suspicion of child abduction, so we …

Guatemala facts: Official web sites of Guatemala, links and information on Guatemala's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Guatemala, airlines, …

5 days ago · Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of emergency in two western municipalities after armed men attacked a military post and police station.

Aug 18, 2025 · As Guatemala navigates the complexities of the 21st century, the definition of what it means to be Guatemalan continues to be shaped by ongoing social, political, and …

Oct 2, 2024 · Traditional Guatemalan food, known as comida típica, originated when the country’s indigenous flora and fauna met European ingredients, resulting in a highly spiced cuisine …

The ever-increasing pattern of emigration (legal and illegal) to the United States has led to the growth of Guatemalan communities in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas and …

Aug 20, 2024 · In July 2011, Waqib Kej, a Guatemalan indigenous organization, sent a letter to the United Nations accusing Pérez Molina of genocide and torture in 1982, during the civil war.