The Minister of Economy, Gabriela García, mentioned that these are very different issues, so she does not consider appropriate to make a comparison between them or give a percentage of progress. However, he explained that, as for technical barriers, 50% of the diagnosis of what should be done is carried out. These include some aspects that officials of other ministries...
How Cardinal Prevost raffled the “obstacle” of being American to become Pope
In retrospect, Pope Leo XIV had everything in his favor. The new Pontiff, whose choice on the second day of the conclave amazed the Catholic world, seemed to come from two places at the same time. He had been born and educated in the United States, a vital country for church finances. But he was also a missionary, pastor and...
Artur Romeu, director of reporters without borders
This week the last report of reporters without borders (RSF) was made public, with the World Classification of Press 2025. Guatemala, although it improved, it is generally still in a risk position. The report qualifies Guatemala as “hostile land” for journalistic practice. It puts a warning signal to judicial persecution and homicide against reporters.Artur Romeu, director for Latin America of...
Horoscope today Saturday, May 10, 2025
life Know its horoscope of the day according to its zodiac sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. Know your horoscope of the day according to its zodiac sign. (Free Press Photo: Shuttersock) Aries (March 21 – April 20) Work and business: a latent conflict will be revealed, but someone will solve the matter...
What is the best way to wake up?
Your agenda usually determines exactly when you get out of bed. But to the extent that you can determine your routine, experts have some ideas about healthier morning habits. “Always Brome saying that it is best to have a puppy,” said Mariana Figueiro, who studies light and health at the Ichen del Monte Sinai School of Medicine. Just jokes halfway....
Minex Activa Consular network against mass detention of Guatemalans in Tennessee
Migrants The Minex gives details about the situation of the 29 Guatemalan migrants who were arrested by ICE agents in Tennessee. Thousands of people try to arrive irregularly to the United States, where border controls have increased since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency -a reference image. (Free Press Photo: EFE) After 25 Guatemalan migrants were arrested in seals of...
Woman tries to subtract newborns in Tiquisate Hospital
Justice The suspect passed the patient in the emergency of the National Hospital of Tquisate, Escuintla, and managed to reach the scoring area, where he stole a baby while his mother slept. A 25 -year -old woman entered the night of May 6 to the National Hospital of Tiquisate, in Escuintla, where she planned to subtract a newborn from the...
Confirm First Case in Humans of Cattle Barer in Guatemala
Community An older adult of Chiquimula is the first confirmed human case of the boreride of cattle in the country. Guatemala was free of the presence of the boreride of cattle for 30 years. Now he declared an emergency of animal health to counteract its expansion. (Photo, free press: Maga courtesy). An older adult of Chiquimula is the first human...
Alejandro Casona’s play in Guatemala 2025
scenery The theater society will present one of the most iconic plays of the Spanish playwright Alejandro Casona during this month in Guatemala. Alejandro Casona’s plays keep deep moral and philosophical reflections. (Free Press Photo: The Theater Society) The play Prohibited suicide in spring It is a classic of Alejandro CasonaSpanish author known for great dramaturgical texts as The Lady...
How many payments does a IGSS pensioner receive a year and what happens if it dies?
He Guatemalan Social Security Institute (IGSS) offers economic benefits to its affiliates through the program of Disability pensions, old age and survival (IVS). From January to September 2024, the IGSS disbursed a total of Q4 thousand 391 million 244 thousand in benefits aimed at the pensioners of the programs IVS and Disease, maternity and accidents (EMA). This figure shows the...