Known for songs like Oh Rosita and DelusionsGuatemalan composer and musician Fidel Maximilian Funes Nolasco achieved international fame after founding the group Fidel Funes and his marimba orchestra. Together with his group, Funes left an indelible mark on the history of the Marimba Orchestra in Guatemala, positioning himself as a reference of this genre worldwide and winning the love of...
Yamandú Orsi assumes as president of Uruguay with Pepe Mujica as a political godfather
Orsi will happen to Luis Lacalle Pou to lead until 2030 A country of 3.4 million inhabitants, one of the most stable and prosperous in the regionwhich celebrates 40 years of uninterrupted democracy. “I feel a lot of emotions together and a lot of gratitude”says the Mujica Dolphinin a dark suit and bluish tie, starting between cheers of their supporters...
Theories behind the most important cinema award
A series of theories surrounds the name change of the most important prize of the seventh art. According to various versions, the Hollywood Academy decided in 1939 officially adopt the name Óscarafter the popularization of the phrase The Oscar Among the nominees and collaborators of the institution. Each awards season revives doubts about the origin of this name and inspiration...
Archímides Ordonez shines with a hat-trick in his debut in the Moldova Cup
International football The Guatemalan Archímides Ordóñez had a spectacular premiere with FC Zimbru, marking a hat-trick in the victory against EFA Visoca in the round of 16 of the Moldova Cup. Archímides Ordonez premiered with a hat trick in official competition with the Moldova FC Zimbru. (Photo: Free Press, FC ZIMBRU) Guatemalan striker Archímides Ordóñez had a spectacular premiere in...
Who are the artists who won the 2025 call and when their works will be exhibited
The Paiz Art Biennial (BAP) is an event that has left a significant mark on art history in Guatemala. It is the sixth oldest art biennial in the world and the second in America. Since 1978, the Paiz Art Biennial has been a platform for the presentation of free exhibitions and various activities. Therefore, the artists who participate in the...
Violence in Guatemala adds five deaths and two injured in the last hours this March 1
Events Firefighters report armed attacks in different areas of the capital and the discovery of a decomposition corpse in Chinautla. In the early hours of March 1, firefighters reported the death of a man with gunshot wounds on the Atanasio Tzul and 35 street, zone 12 of Guatemala City. (Free Press Photo: Municipal Firefighters). Municipal firefighters report the death of...
Fidel Funes dies, Guatemalan musician and composer
Scenery Guatemalan composer Fidel Funes died on March 1, 2025 in Guatemala City. Fidel Funes Archive Photo in his study, in zone 11 of the capital (Free Press Photo: Esbin García). Fidel FunesGuatemalan musician and composer, died on March 1, 2025, relatives reported. María Funes, the musician’s daughter, informed that 9.21 hours This Saturday, Fidel Funes died from a cardiac...
Six dead people and vehicles with severe damage to accidents recorded this weekend
Events Four bikers and two pedestrians died in accidents in the last hours in the national territory. A motorist died in a traffic accident in the La Florida neighborhood, Zone 19. (Free Press Photo: Municipal Firefighters) In the last hours, the bodies of relief have reported injured and killed in traffic accidents in different parts of the country. The volunteer...
Thus the position table marches before the start of day 11 of the Clausura 2025
The National League enters a decisive phase with day 11, where each team will seek to continue adding for their respective objectives. Municipal arrives as leader of the tournament with 18 points, But ancient, Marquense and Cobán Imperial, all with 16 units, continue on the stalking in a table that remains tight. The descent also follows red alive, With teams...
Zelensky’s response after confrontation with Trump in the White House
The president thanked Washington’s help, but asked Trump to firm support from Ukraine. “We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I thank President Trump, Congress for his bipartisan support and the American people, ”said the Ukrainian president in a long succession of publications in the social network X (formerly Twitter), who said that the Ukrainians...