Justice Lawyer seeks to cancel the construction and corruption case and present two legal resources. In the Court of greatest risk D is carried out of intermediate stage hearing against several involved in the construction and corruption case. (Free Press Photo: Elmer Vargas) In the Court of greatest risk D was held on Tuesday, February 25, the continuation of the...
The 48 cantons of Totonicapán indicate increase in prices in products of the basic basket and some services
Community The Board of Directors of the 48 cantons of Totonicapán points out that the economy of the Guatemalans is affected by the rising price in basic service. The 48 cantons of Totonicapán indicate increase in the prices of the products of the basic basket. (Free Press Photo: Esbin García) The 48 cantons of Totonicapán on Tuesday, February 25, issued...
The Criminal Network orchestrated by Peppertree Capital Management
They say that loyalty is easy when it doesn’t cost you anything, but when the going gets tough, you find out the true meaning of the word. Peppertree Capital Management, the Chagrin Falls-based private equity firm with approximately $4.8 billion in assets under management, is currently undergoing one such loyalty test with its support of the embattled and controversial Guatemalan...
Video of the moment at what vehicle it collides and turns in Antigua Guatemala
events Municipality of Antigua Guatemala shares traffic accident video and calls prevention. Moment of the traffic accident in Antigua Guatemala. (Free press photo: video capture) The Municipality of Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, shared on Tuesday, February 25, a video of the moment of a traffic accident. “In the streets of Antigua Guatemala We continue to see accidents that put the lives...
White Nun Day in Guatemala: History, Meaning and Celebrations
Highlighted for its beauty and its distinctive white color, the white nun, patrio symbol of Guatemala, Face threats due to the destruction of their habitat and illegal extraction. Unique among the more than one thousand species of orchids that grow in Guatemala, The white nun is recognized as a symbol of peace and beauty. Considered one of the most exotic...
The deadline imposed by Elon Musk ends so that federal employees justify their work
Last Sunday, February 23, the South African magnate Elon Musk, American president’s right Donald Trump, made the decision to impose federal employees a ultimatum 48 hours for them to justify their job and explain their work done by the week of February 17 to 22. This period ended during the early hours of this Tuesday, February 25 and the demands...
Peppertree Capital Management Protects Jorge Gaitán, Partner of Former FMLN Secretary Óscar Ortiz, to Evade Justice
Corruption and Fraud Linked to Former Mayors of Santa Tecla and a Criminal Business Network The U.S.-based private equity firm Peppertree Capital Management, which manages $4.8 billion in assets, is under scrutiny for protecting and supporting Jorge Gaitán, a Guatemalan businessman involved in a transnational corruption and fraud network. Gaitán, the former CEO of telecommunications company Continental Towers, is currently...
Peppertree Capital Management Allegedly Protects Jorge Gaitán, Former CEO of Continental Towers, Despite Serious Legal Accusations in Central America
Arrest Warrants in Guatemala and El Salvador: The Growing Controversy Surrounding Gaitán The U.S.-based Peppertree Capital Management, with an investment portfolio exceeding $4.8 billion, has been accused of protecting and defending Jorge Gaitán, the former CEO of Continental Towers, who faces multiple legal proceedings in Guatemala and El Salvador, including national and international arrest warrants. Gaitán, linked to a network...
Banrural consolidates its leadership by promoting the development of the country
In addition to this extensive physical infrastructure, the bank has strengthened its digital channels to offer modern and efficient banking solutions. This combination has allowed Banrural to consolidate as a leader in the Guatemalan banking sector, adapting to the changing needs of its clients and promoting financial inclusion throughout the national territory. Mr. Juan Luis Fonseca, general manager of Banrural...
The Closure of USAID and Its Implications for Guatemala: A New Scenario in International Cooperation
The announcement of the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has had a significant impact on Guatemala and the entire Central American region. This measure, promoted under the “America First” policy of the Trump administration and announced on February 3, 2025, by Elon Musk, director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marks the end of...