More internal trips compensate for the decrease in foreigners and an increase in tourist spending

More internal trips compensate for the decrease in foreigners and an increase in tourist spending

The number of foreign visitors who entered the country during Holy Week in 2026 reached 126,565, which represents 15% less than the 148,409 registered in 2025, reported the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat). The entity states that the decrease was concentrated in nearby markets of origin, such as Panama and El Salvador, and argues that The results reflect that “the value...

María Micheo passes the weigh-in and is ready to face Natalie Dove in New York

María Micheo passes the weigh-in and is ready to face Natalie Dove in New York

The official weigh-in of the MVPW-02 event took place this Thursday, April 16 in New York with the presence of Jake Paul, and left María “La Imparable” Micheo ready for her fight this Friday. The Guatemalan boxer registered 111.6 pounds, within the agreed limit of 112 pounds, thus completing a preparation process that involved one of the greatest physical challenges...

Trump Tests the Loyalty of His Christian Supporters as His Erratic Behavior Intensifies

Trump Tests the Loyalty of His Christian Supporters as His Erratic Behavior Intensifies

The disposition of his supporters on the Christian right to downplay President Donald Trump’s apostasies and antics has been tested again, as his behavior has become even more erratic. Trump has claimed to have God’s backing for his foreign adventures, while threatening to demolish one of the world’s oldest civilizations; wrote a pamphlet on Easter Sunday that included an expletive...

Defense will assume cybersecurity of the State by order of the Executive

Defense will assume cybersecurity of the State by order of the Executive

The hacking of information in the General Directorate of Weapons and Ammunition (Digecam) It generated alarm in the Executive, due to the ease with which those responsible could commit the attack, which lasted 13 hours, during which they managed to steal information from the institution’s users. Last year, the Executive Agency prepared the Strategic Plan for Digital Transformation 2025-2030, which...

Horoscope for today Friday, April 17, 2026

Horoscope for today Friday, April 17, 2026

Aries (March 21-April 20) Work and business: it will be smart to stop observing and criticizing what others do and concentrate.Love: you will take initiatives that will impact a beautiful person; possible romance. Taurus (April 21-May 20) Work and business: time for savings and foresight because unforeseen expenses are coming.Love: your strong charm will be in full force and someone...

Xelajú MC thrashes Achuapa, assumes the lead and confirms the first relegation of Clausura 2026

Xelajú MC thrashes Achuapa, assumes the lead and confirms the first relegation of Clausura 2026

The Xelajú MC confirmed its regularity in the competition by beating Deportivo Achuapa 3-0 at the Mario Camposeco stadium, a result that allows them to reach 33 points, assume the leadership of the 2026 Clausura Tournament and ensure their classification to the Guatemalan soccer league. The day was favorable for the Altense team, but negative for Achuapa, which after this...

Double by Harim Quezada in Xelajú’s 3-0 win over Achuapa

Double by Harim Quezada in Xelajú’s 3-0 win over Achuapa

Harim Quezada contributed two goals in Xelajú’s overwhelming victory over Achuapa 3-0, on date 20 of the Clausura. Harim Quezada billed twice when scoring from play (26′ 1T and 9′ 2T), and was fundamental in his team’s great performance. The other score was by Elmer Cardoza, at minute 15 of the first stage, after a header. The figure of the...

LIVE l Xelajú MC vs. Achuapa for matchday 20 of the Clausura 2026 Tournament

LIVE l Xelajú MC vs. Achuapa for matchday 20 of the Clausura 2026 Tournament

Matchday 20 of the Clausura 2026 Tournament will end at the Mario Camposeco stadium, in Quetzaltenango, when Xelajú MC receives Deportivo Achuapa at 9:00 p.m. Chizos and Ceboleros will face each other in a key duel, especially for Achuapa, which occupies last place in the accumulated table, where the margin for error is minimal. The Jutiapanecos have 43 points and...

Indigenous authorities ask the new CC to resolve action against the crime of terrorism presented in 2025

Indigenous authorities ask the new CC to resolve action against the crime of terrorism presented in 2025

The Board of Directors of the Council of Communal Mayors of the 48 cantons of Totonicapán requested the new Constitutional Court (CC) to hear and resolve an unconstitutionality action against the crime of terrorism, presented in September 2025 and which still remains unresolved. According to a statement, the action was known in public on November 27, 2025; However, the process...

Malacateco beats Cobán, gets out of relegation and complicates the accumulated table

Malacateco beats Cobán, gets out of relegation and complicates the accumulated table

The Sportsman Malacateco achieved a fundamental 2-0 victory against Cobán Imperial on matchday 20 of the Clausura Tournament, a result that allows it to momentarily leave the relegation zoneor by better goal difference and maintain options to retain the category with two days left until the close of the regular phase. The match was played at the Santa Lucía stadium,...