The movement of maritime cargo in Guatemala reached 35 million 254 thousand metric tons (MT) in 2025, which represented an increase of 13.3%, that is, four million more compared to 2024, when 31 million 107 thousand tons were moved, according to figures released this week by the National Port Commission (CPN), at an event held in Antigua Guatemala. The balance...
temperatures up to 40 °C and storms this April 18 and 19
Guatemala will face a weekend marked by intense heat, scattered rains and thunderstormsaccording to the forecast of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), which warns of variable conditions in different regions of the country. With temperatures that could reach up to 40 degrees Celsiusrains accompanied by electrical activity and possible severe local storms, the climate outlook...
Postulator finishes qualifying candidates for attorney general and seeks to integrate candidates on April 20
After an intense work session, the postulator from the Public Ministry (MP) finished qualifying the applicants, being forced to reschedule the integration of the list of six candidates for attorney general for next week. Of the 48 candidates who were qualified with the grading table that measures academic preparation, professional experience and ethics, Only nine achieved a grade higher than...
They point out a lack of clarity and structure in the cybersecurity law and advocate for a new one
The approval of initiative 6347 that contains the Cybersecurity Law in Congress again presents delays, because, according to several deputies, the opinion of the bill presents inconsistencies which may be subject to objections and even unconstitutionality if approved at this time by the Legislature. The initiative received a favorable opinion from the National Security Affairs Commission in August of the...
Unexecuted budget will finance fuel subsidies in Guatemala and what those items could be
The Ministry of Public Finance (Minfin) stated that the resources would come, especially, from fiscal spaces derived from execution levels projected below 100%, since the institution estimates that the execution of the 2026 budget It will be between 94% and 96%. The implementation of decree approving the subsidy It does not modify the approved budget ceiling, which remains at Q168.1...
Even for Europe’s most radical populists, Trump is going too far
Nigel Farage, who led the campaign Brexit, the British push to leave the European Union, and more recently founded the anti-immigration party Reform UK, was elated when Donald Trump returned to the White House. Farage had campaigned for Trump, visited him at his Mar-a-Lago residence and compared him, favorably, to Winston Churchill. Trump’s return, Farage proclaimed, was “the beginning of...
Horoscope for today Saturday, April 18, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 20) Work and business: Improved communication will make your business shine and open doors.Love: an unplanned meeting with a certain person will start a beautiful relationship. Taurus (April 21-May 20) Work and business: people with a track record of success will arrive, but their project will be better considered.Love: you will think that your charm is of...
Vaccine is generalized for children under one year old due to high vulnerability
In the country they are confirmed four deaths from measles. The cases They have in common that they correspond to children under one year of age.the group most vulnerable to getting sick and presenting serious illnesses. Given this scenario, the Ministry of Health decided to generalize the application of the zero dose of the vaccine, since the virus has spread...
Public questions split decision in fight Micheo vs. dove
The split decision that gave the victory to Natalie “No Love” Dove over María “La Imparable” Micheo this Friday at Madison Square Garden It did not go down well with the public who followed the fight. The cards of two judges favored Dove by 77-75, while the third judge saw Micheo as the winner by the same score, in a...
María Micheo falls in split decision against Nat Dove after a close fight in New York
María “La Imparable” Micheo fell by split decision against Natalie “No Love” Dove this Friday, April 17 at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, in an 8-round fight in the 112-pound category that opened the main card of MVPW-02. The judges’ cards scored 77-75 for Dove on two cards and 77-75 for Micheo on the third,...