The Guatemalan ÁLVARO LEONEL RAMAZZINI IMERI, appointed cardinal by Pope Francis, He is the only Guatemalan religious with the possibility of participating in the choice of a new Pope in case a replacement is required, either by death or renunciation of the Pontiff. On October 5, 2019, Ramazzini, archbishop of the diocese of Huehuetenango, appeared...
recycling It is time to test your knowledge about garbage classification. Take this test online and learn to properly separate waste to contribute to environmental care. All Guatemalans must correctly classify trash, separating organic and recyclable waste, as part of the effort to reduce pollution and foster recycling. (Photo, Free Press: Pexels) On February 11,...
Justice The MP reported that 11 people arrested in the transnational operation called “drop by drop” will be investigated. The “drop by drop” operation was held on December 17, 2024. Researchers in diligence on the day of the captures. (Free Press Photo: PNC) The Prosecutor’s Office against Transnational Crimes reported on Tuesday, February 25 that...
Community The commune has reported what will happen to the “unfortunate tree” and shares how many years he would be. Due to the conditions in which the “tree of the regrets” is located, edile authorities indicate that they must cut it. (Free Press Photo: Auxiliary Mayor’s Office of Zone 3) The “Lord’s Tree” or “Amate”...
This is the second time that Byron Alcides Berganza Espina, 67, is in the United States prisons, fulfilling a sentence for moving drugs from Guatemala to the north of the continent. Berganza was imprisoned in 2003 and after five years he was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the transfer of drugs to the...
Events Firefighters report that a person lost his life and four suffered blows in accidents in the capital and Retalhuleu. Accident vehicle on 11 Street and Petapa Avenue, Zone 12. (Free Press Photo: Volunteer Firefighters)) Volunteer firefighters reported that on Tuesday, February 25, A driver lost control of his car and collided with a post....
A student benefited by an English scholarship, could, with the rules of 2023, complete up to four complete courses in the Intecap, equivalent to the first two levels, each with two sub -levels. This 2025, the scholars They will be able to study English again at Intecap, even with greater resources. To study English at...
Community The unhealthiness crisis in the National Hospital of Surgical Specialties of Villa Nueva has been registered for 18 days, according to the medical staff of the aforementioned health center. National Hospital of Surgical Specialties of Villa Nueva presents bad cleaning conditions, according to medical personnel. (Free press photo: direct impact) The medical and nursing...
Justice A gang member of the 18th neighborhood who went viral for recording content for Tiktok from the prison was transferred to a maximum security prison. José Manuel Lemus Espinoza, aka “El Burro” or “El Gordo” smiles at the camera that records it for a video that was published in his Tiktok account. (Free press...
Guatemala is not the only country with challenges in the garbage separationIn fact, several countries in Central America have also tried to establish their own regulations since previous years, but face similar obstacles. Paper initiatives for waste management exist, but the lack of infrastructureof Clear regulations promoted by municipalities and of Citizen ConsciousnessThey have hindered...