The FVS arrived because we couldn’t afford the VAR in the Guatemalan National League!

The Profe returned from his vacation and wasted no time to give a rating to the premiere of the Soccer Video Support (FVS, for its acronym in English) in the National League, an alternative and more economical system to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR, for its acronym in English), powered by the International Association Football Federation (FIFA). In his fourth...

Suspected gang member is injured after facing gunshots with PNC agents in zone 18

Suspected gang member is injured after facing gunshots with PNC agents in zone 18

The National Civil Police (PNC) reported that an alleged member of the Barrio 18 gang was injured when confronting agents of that institution. He added that the confrontation occurred this Wednesday, July 29, when the police were preparing to carry out a raid together with the Public Ministry (MP) in a property in the Lo de Rodríguez neighborhood, zone 18....

TSE investigates 150 cases for alleged advance campaign on social networks and in political meetings

TSE investigates 150 cases for alleged advance campaign on social networks and in political meetings

As the calendar approaches the future electoral call, cases of alleged early campaigning also increase, which can be sanctioned with the registration of the candidate for the 2027 elections. This is according to data from the Specialty Unit in Media and Opinion Studies, which until last Friday documented 150 open cases. “The TSE has now increased the profile review procedure,...

the story of Stephen “Kiki” Ramos, the Haitian-born striker

the story of Stephen “Kiki” Ramos, the Haitian-born striker

For statistics, it was a friendly preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. For Stephen “Kiki” Ramos, it meant so much more. The Vélez Sarsfield forward made his debut this Tuesday, July 28, with the Argentine U-17 National Team in the 2-1 victory over Ecuador, a step that crowns a path marked by adversity, adoption and football. Coach Diego Placente...

Accident at km 13 of the route to the Atlantic complicates the exit and entry to Guatemala City

Accident at km 13 of the route to the Atlantic complicates the exit and entry to Guatemala City

The Municipal Traffic Police (PMT) reported that this Wednesday, July 29, a truck lost control, knocked down poles and damaged homes at kilometer 13 of the route to the Atlantic, in zone 25. Amílcar Montejo, PMT road spokesman, indicated that the accident occurred on the descent of Águila. The car hit two homes; In addition, he knocked down three posts...

Six political parties at risk due to the small number of members ahead of the 2027 general elections

Six political parties at risk due to the small number of members ahead of the 2027 general elections

Political parties can now hold candidate proclamation assemblies for the 2027 general elections, but there are some that are unable to do so because they have few members. The Department of Political Organizations of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) reminded political parties that they must reach the number of 28,083 members, otherwise they will not be able to proclaim candidates...

6.2 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks reported by Insivumeh in the last hours

6.2 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks reported by Insivumeh in the last hours

In the last few hours, the Insivumeh has recorded tremors with their epicenter in the Pacific Ocean. Among the earthquakes is one of magnitude 6.2, the institution reported. The 6.2 magnitude tremor was recorded at 11:35 p.m. on Monday, July 27, with a depth of 20.04 kilometers. La Conred reported that, in compliance with the National Response Plan, it maintains...

The investigations that reveal how a notary would have operated to strip real estate from its owners

The Public Ministry (MP) reported the capture of a notary accused of taking property from his victims. He added that the search, inspection, search and seizure of evidence took place on Monday, July 27, in properties in zones 1 and 12 of Guatemala City. According to the MP, the Special Cases Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the National Civil Police,...

Two magistrates from the minority group of the CSJ expose acts of intimidation

Two magistrates from the minority group of the CSJ expose acts of intimidation

The two magistrates who form the opposition in the Supreme Court of Justice (CSJ) denounced acts of intimidation, and they request that the authorities provide information on the case to take the necessary measures. Flor de María Gálvez and Estuardo Cárdenas form the minority group of the CSJ, which are usually the opposition of the larger bloc of the Judiciary,...