The National Civil Police (PNC) reported this Friday, April 17, that agents captured alleged hitmen from the Barrio 18 gang, accused of committing an armed attack. He added that the gang members were captured on 15th Avenue and 1st Street, zone 11 of Mixco. According to the PNC, the detainees are: Carlos “N”, 19 years old; Andy “N”, 21, and...
results of the first legs of access to the quarterfinals
After finishing the qualifying phase of the 2026 Clausura Tournament with the six teams in each group defined, the Guatemala First Division League began this Wednesday and Thursday the access phase to the quarterfinals with the first legs of the four series. The teams classified from third to sixth place in each group face each other in round-trip series crossed...
Disinformation against migration, an increasingly effective weapon driven by AI
The misinformation against migration evolvesbecoming an increasingly effective weapon driven by advances such as artificial intelligence (AI), which forces journalists and the general public to acquire new skills to combat it and not fall into deceptions motivated by xenophobia. In this context, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and EFE, with the support of the Spanish Agency for International Development...
weapons, cell phones and chargers seized
The Guatemalan Army, in coordination with civil security forces, carried out a search at the Pavón Penal Farm, in Fraijanes. After the actions in the aforementioned prison, the authorities reported that during the search they seized a series of illegal items. Jorge López Dellachiessa, general director of the Penitentiary System (SP), reported on the seizure of 10 firearms, ammunition and...
Firefighters report two dead and seven injured on the route to Quiché
The Departmental Municipal Firefighters reported that early this Friday, April 17, a minibus transporting a family plunged into a ravine of about 75 meters on the route between Tecpán, Chimaltenango, and Chiché, Quiché. Edwin Estuardo He added that a family was traveling in the unit that came from Esquipulas, Chiquimula, and was headed to Quiché. He added that seven injured...
More internal trips compensate for the decrease in foreigners and an increase in tourist spending
The number of foreign visitors who entered the country during Holy Week in 2026 reached 126,565, which represents 15% less than the 148,409 registered in 2025, reported the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat). The entity states that the decrease was concentrated in nearby markets of origin, such as Panama and El Salvador, and argues that The results reflect that “the value...
María Micheo passes the weigh-in and is ready to face Natalie Dove in New York
The official weigh-in of the MVPW-02 event took place this Thursday, April 16 in New York with the presence of Jake Paul, and left María “La Imparable” Micheo ready for her fight this Friday. The Guatemalan boxer registered 111.6 pounds, within the agreed limit of 112 pounds, thus completing a preparation process that involved one of the greatest physical challenges...
Trump Tests the Loyalty of His Christian Supporters as His Erratic Behavior Intensifies
The disposition of his supporters on the Christian right to downplay President Donald Trump’s apostasies and antics has been tested again, as his behavior has become even more erratic. Trump has claimed to have God’s backing for his foreign adventures, while threatening to demolish one of the world’s oldest civilizations; wrote a pamphlet on Easter Sunday that included an expletive...
Defense will assume cybersecurity of the State by order of the Executive
The hacking of information in the General Directorate of Weapons and Ammunition (Digecam) It generated alarm in the Executive, due to the ease with which those responsible could commit the attack, which lasted 13 hours, during which they managed to steal information from the institution’s users. Last year, the Executive Agency prepared the Strategic Plan for Digital Transformation 2025-2030, which...
Horoscope for today Friday, April 17, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 20) Work and business: it will be smart to stop observing and criticizing what others do and concentrate.Love: you will take initiatives that will impact a beautiful person; possible romance. Taurus (April 21-May 20) Work and business: time for savings and foresight because unforeseen expenses are coming.Love: your strong charm will be in full force and someone...