Yesterday Rigoberta Menchú received the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize in an impressive ceremony in which international personalities from different countries participated, and in her acceptance speech she called for an end to discrimination against indigenous people, mainly in Guatemala. The K’iche’ indigenous leader also called on the different Guatemalan social sectors to “actively participate in the peaceful solution to the...
Jorge Serrano Elías resigns from the presidency
Jorge Antonio Serrano Elías, president of Guatemala until yesterday (June 1), He left office after not accepting a resolution from the Constitutional Court (CC)supported by the Army, and in which they ordered the restoration of the legal order broken by the former president. In a press conference, Dr. Epaminondas González, president of the Constitutional Court, and General José Domingo Samayoa,...
First kidney transplant in Guatemala
By Jorge Yee Marco Tulio Jolón Monterroso, 27 years old, father of two boys and an expert accountant by profession, became the first person to receive a kidney transplant in Guatemala. His brother Luis Enrique, 42 years old, who was the donor, when interviewed in bed 203 of the intermediate care room, estimated that the surgical intervention “is a hope...
This is how the standings go after the first day of the National League
Antigua GFC is the first leader of the 2026 Apertura Tournament after beating Marquense 3-1 at the Pensativo stadium. The colonials have three points and lead the standings by goal difference over Municipal, who also won in their debut. The Scarlets began their title defense with a 2-0 victory against Mixco. Guastatoya also started on the right foot by narrowly...
Traffic accident on the route leading to Siquinalá, Escuintla leaves four dead
The rescue forces reported on July 26 about a traffic accident at kilometer 89 of the route that leads from Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa to Siquinalá, Escuintla. According to information from the Volunteer Firefighters, the accident left four people dead and one injured. On the other hand, the Departmental Municipal Firefighters released photographs showing that a heavy vehicle was involved in...
Suchitepéquez and Comunicaciones tied without goals in a debut marked by the storm and an expulsion
Suchitepéquez and Comunicaciones tied 0-0 in the match that closed the first day of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The Venados, recently promoted to the National League, added their first point against the Cremas at the Carlos Salazar Hijo stadium, in a duel with few emotions on the field. The first half was balanced. Suchitepéquez started better, but Comunicaciones took control...
Marvel reveals who will be the new heir to Wakanda in Black Panther 3 during Comic-Con
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. In addition to announcing that the actor Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider During the San Diego Comic-Con, the studio confirmed the third installment of Black Panther. David Jonsson will play the heir of Wakanda. Director Ryan Coogler, Oscar winner for the screenplay of Sinnersexplained to the public that the character presented in...
This is how the Guatemala medal table goes after the second day of the Games in Santo Domingo 2026
Guatemala experienced an outstanding second day of competitions at the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 led by sports shooting that stood out with the team gold in men’s skeet and the silvers of Sebastián Bermúdez and Emily Padilla. The day began with good news from rowing. Lesli González and Nicolle González won the bronze medal in the...
PNC will increase security actions after recent violent events in Guatemala
The National Civil Police (PNC) reported this July 26 on the strengthening of its actions, derived from the recent criminal and violent events that have occurred in Guatemala in recent days. For example, Municipal Firefighters reported several armed attacks that left approximately seven people dead and four injured. One of these events was a shooting in zone 2 of Boca...
When is the deadline to pay the 2026 Vehicle Circulation Tax in Guatemala?
Vehicle owners in Guatemala still have time to make the payment of the Vehicle Circulation Tax (ISCV) and, in this way, avoid fines, interest and other surcharges for fail to comply with that obligation. The Superintendence of Tax Administration (SAT) has reiterated throughout 2026 that Guatemalans They have until July 31 to pay the tax. That is to say, People...