The Tenth Criminal Sentencing Court postponed to August 10 the continuation of the trial against Marvin Estuardo Alfaro Bravo, alias “Stuart”, accused by the Public Ministry (MP) of laundering money from drug trafficking activities and directing a criminal structure that, allegedly, had the collaboration of agents of the National Civil Police (PNC) to avoid his capture and hinder the investigations...
calendar of pending holidays between August and December
Workers in the public and private sectors enjoy several days of rest during the year, known as holidays, depending on the location. After seven months, there are still several official breaks in 2026. Both national holidays and the holiday granted to Guatemala City in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption represent an opportunity to travel or take a break...
Guatemalan coffee reaches historic price of US$449.10 per pound
Guatemala carried out the international electronic auction Cup of Excellence Guatemala 2026, in which the country’s historical record price in this type of event was reached: US$449.10 per pound. 27 lots of coffee participated in the auction, and the El Injerto I production unit, located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, obtained the highest price by selling its lot for US$449.10 per...
This was Shakira’s farewell with the Ugandan children who danced with her at the 2026 World Cup
After one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 World Cup final, in which Shakira shared the stage with the Ghetto Kids dancers, the most difficult moment arrived: the farewell. The group of children from Uganda was invited by the Colombian singer to participate in the halftime show of the World Cup final, where he accompanied her in the...
How Sidny Lopes Cabral’s goal against Argentina was chosen as the best of the 2026 World Cup
The Cape Verdean striker’s goal Sidny Lopes Cabral against Argentina, in the round of 16 of the World Cup, was chosen as the best of the tournament, Fifa reported. The score came in the 103rd minute, during extra time, and meant a 2-2 tie for Cape Verde. However, Argentina ended up winning and advanced to the quarterfinals. Lopes Cabral, born...
Prognosis and the danger of his new trajectory
According to what is stated by the United States National Hurricane Center (NHCfor its acronym in English), the Hurricane Genevievethe first to reach the category 5 in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Kristyin July 2024is located about 835 kilometers south-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico. Therefore, although Hurricane Genevieve rapidly strengthened to Category 5 and became the...
Romeo Ramos Cruz, former mayor of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, admits in the US that he conspired to traffic cocaine
Romeo Ramos Cruzformer mayor of Santa Lucía CotzumalguapaEscuintlapleaded guilty this Monday before a court of USA of conspiring to traffic cocaine to that country, where he remains detained after being extradited in August 2025. He United States Department of Justice reported that Ramos Cruz, of 58 yearsadmitted his responsibility in the crime of conspiracy to import more than five kilograms...
the ballet classic returns to the stage with the National Ballet of Guatemala “Christa Mertins”
“A charming story of love, humor and fantasy, where a mysterious doll awakens curiosity, jealousy and fun entanglements,” says part of the invitation made by the National Ballet of Guatemala “Christa Mertins” for the staging of the classic Coppélia. As part of the Ballet’s Official Season, this staging will be presented, set in a picturesque Austrian town, which follows the...
Regular gasoline with E10 ethanol will be available in Guatemala from August 22, according to the MEM
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) reported this Monday, July 27, that regular gasoline with an E10 ethanol blend will be available in Guatemala starting on August 22after concluding the operationalization process planned for the August 21. Erwin BarriosMinister of Energy and Mines, reported during a press conference that the implementation process began last June and that, according to...
Can you win the Ballon d’Or without a single team trophy? The response of the managers
The ceremony of Ballon d’Or is approaching quickly and, with it, the questions that all football fans ask on social networks. Among them: has any player been awarded without having won a title with his team? The question arises because Kylian Mbappe did not win any team titles during the 2025-26 season. Additionally, as the World Cup ended, the season...