Before the increase in Migratory challenges in the regionhe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX)confirmed the installation of new Consular headquarters at key points, with the aim of giving timely attention to the Guatemalans in transit or in vulnerability.
As part of this strategy, a Consulate General in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexicoin the second semester of 2025, and the creation of another is projected Consulate in the state of New Mexico, USA.in 2026.
Both locations were selected by their close to the busiest migratory routes and for the growing need for Consular protection in the border region.
According to the MINEX, the Consular Network of Guatemala in the United States He also continues to strengthen his link with the Guatemalan community through Informative forums, Face -to -face talkscontained in social networks, presence in Hispanic radio and television programs, and alliances with promigent organizations.
Among the issues addressed stand out: migrant rights, registration of minors born in the US., validity of identification documents And the importance of having a legal mandate for minorsin case their parents are arrested by immigration authorities.
As part of the Modernization of Consular Servicethe MINEX promotes the use of digital tools such as Consultapp Guatewhich allows nationals to obtain Real -time information, Contact Consulates directly and Receive immediate assistance in emergencies.
Additionally, the Government of Guatemala works in an articulated manner with other institutions to promote a Safe, ordered and regular migrationthrough campaigns in departments with high irregular migration.
A recent example was the Expocap in Huehuetenangowhich offered Labor and Educational Orientation as alternatives to risky migration.
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An answer to a new risk panorama
The decision to establish new consulates was communicated by the MINEX in response to consultations on the expansion of Military areas on the southern border of the USA.such as the creation of El Paso National Defense Area, Texas.
In these areas, soldiers can temporarily stop migrants And even Start criminal processes for entering restricted military security spaces.
Although until now Guatemalans are not reported arrested In these areas, experts warn that these policies could Push more people to dangerous migratory routes.
Guatemala consulate list currently in the United States:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Chicago, Illinois
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Columbus, Ohio
- Dallas, Texas
- Denver, Colorado
- Del Rio, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- McAllen, Texas
- Miami, Florida
- New York, New York
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Raleight, North Carolina
- San Bernardino, California
- San Francisco, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Tucson, Arizona