Ronald Alexys Morales Guerra, brother of the mayor of Dolores, Petén, Francisco Morales, accepted this Wednesday, July 29, to be extradited to the United States, where he is wanted by a court in that country for crimes related to drug trafficking. The hearing to hear the extradition request took place in the Fifth Criminal Sentencing Court. During the proceedings, Morales...
This will be the theatrical adaptation of the classic Guatemalan novel that will premiere in August
Based on the novel by Guatemalan writer José Milla y Vidaurre, The story of a Pepe It will hit the theater stages of the Popular University (UP) in August 2026. “It is an adaptation of a novel that has been a classic of Guatemalan literature. It has been hard work to bring a 300-page work to the theater that lasts...
day, time and where to watch the match on the third date of the Concacaf World Cup
The Guatemala U-20 National Team will play a key match this Thursday against Mexico, for the third day of Group B of the Concacaf U-20 World Cup, a tournament that grants four tickets to the U-20 World Cup. Fifa 2027, which will be held in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. It will be the first time that a World Cup of this...
Why millions of Medicare beneficiaries would face an increase in their drug premiums in the US
A recent report by The Wall Street Journal revealed that the Donald Trump Administration announced its intention to end a program that reduced the cost of monthly premiums for drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. The article, along with publications from other American media, such as The New York Timespoints out that this initiative could affect millions of Americans, mainly over...
DEA is looking for “el Botanas”, alleged drug trafficker from Los Mayo, who operates between Guatemala and Mexico
Horacio De la Cruz Mazariegos, alias ““Snacks”, He is identified by United States authorities as an alleged regional operator of the faction the Mays of the Sinaloa cartel in southern Mexico. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), he faces federal charges in the Southern District of Texas for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances for the purpose of illegal importation...
Mario Permuth, prominent Guatemalan visual artist, dies
The visual arts of Guatemala are in mourning. Between the night of Tuesday, July 28, and the morning of July 29, news broke of the death of Mario Permuth, who stood out in the creative field of photography for more than 40 years. Permuth, who was born in Guatemala in 1939, alternated his vocations as a lawyer and visual artist....
proposal from deputies to support users for the price of fuel
In recent weeks, Guatemala has registered a increase in fuel prices derived from the conflict in the Middle East. Faced with this situation, some banks have presented initiatives to support consumers. This Wednesday, July 29, the Raíces Bank presented the proposed Law to support the people of Guatemala in the face of the rise in fuel prices. Individual final fuel...
Date, place, tickets and more details of the concert that the Spanish artist will offer
The Spanish artist Pablo Alborán will return to Guatemala and offer a concert in which he will include a repertoire with his hits and songs from his most recent album material. After conquering several of the emblematic venues in Europe and Latin America, as well as establishing himself as one of the most successful Spanish artists today, Alborán confirmed that...
French DJ Kavinsky, author of the electronic classic “Nightcall”, dies at 50
French DJ and electro-house musician Kavinsky was found dead in his Paris home at the age of 50. The star, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, enjoyed gradual success with his song Nightcall from 2010, which formed part of the soundtrack for the opening credits of the elegant neo-noir crime film Drive from 2011, starring Ryan Gosling. After being performed...
Diplomatic missions ask for transparency in any new judicial process against Rubén Zamora
The Spanish Embassy in Guatemala reported on the statement of the diplomatic missions representing the members of the Coalition for Press Freedom accredited in Guatemala regarding the case of Jose Rubén Zamora. “Today—July 29—is the fourth anniversary of the arrest of Jose Rubén Zamora, which occurred on July 29, 2022,” the information highlighted. He recalled that, in 2024, the United...