Prensa Libre fulfills the thankless duty of informing its readers that our director and general manager, journalist Pedro Julio García, was kidnapped last night five minutes before midnight, when armed men destroyed the main door of his house with bullets and violently removed him. García has always distinguished himself for being a good man and for his proven love for...
Municipal begins the Apertura with a victory over Mixco between a great goal from Archila and two reviews from the FVS
Municipal began the defense of its title in the 2026 Apertura Tournament with victory, defeating Deportivo Mixco 2-0 at the Manuel Felipe Carrera stadium, “El Trébol”, thanks to the scores of César Archila and Cristian Hernández. The match had two reviews from Football Video Support (FVS). In the first, referee Stib Morales confirmed a penalty in favor of the scarlets;...
This was the transfer of 34 highly dangerous prisoners after the search in the Puerto Barrios prison
Dozens of men sitting in long rows, one behind the other, with a ring of armed agents watching them was one of the images that were spread of the intervention in the prison of Puerto Barriosin Izabalwhich concluded with the transfer of 34 inmates considered highly dangerous to other prison centers. The photographs spread by the authorities show how the...
How Matt Damon transformed his physique at age 55 to star in “The Odyssey”: this was his secret
At 55 years old, Matt Damon managed to lose several pounds and define his body to personify Odysseusstar of Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey. How did he achieve it? That’s what everyone is wondering. During an interview with Peoplethe actor explained that He not only focused on modifying his appearance, but also on achieving the specific physical condition that...
Dominican Republic inaugurates the Central American and Caribbean Games with a music and technology ceremony
The ceremony, lasting more than 90 minutes, covered the hundred-year history of the competition and paid tribute to Dominican culture, with the participation of more than 900 dancers from the National Folkloric Ballet, the National Contemporary Dance Company and academies from different provinces. The presentation also brought together the National Symphony Orchestra and the Dominican National Choir, directed by maestro...
the debate over new government aid in the face of rising fuel costs
The new subsidy proposed by the Government to reduce the price of fuel once again divided opinions. While some consider it an immediate relief for consumers, others maintain that it only transfers the cost to public finances and postpones the search for fundamental solutions to face the constant increase in prices. The measure also revived the discussion about the impact...
What happened to Jon Bon Jovi? The singer interrupted a concert in New York and left the stage
American singer and songwriter Jon Bon Jovi could not complete the eighth concert he offered with his band, Bon Jovi, in New York’s Madison Square due to a health problem. After about 90 minutes on stage, the 64-year-old musician abruptly ended the presentation on Thursday, July 23. “I’m sorry, I’m hurt and you’re not getting the best out of me.”he...
This is how the children’s publication that accompanied generations of Prensa Libre readers was born.
Marinés de Sandoval, wife of one of the five founders of Free press, Mario Sandoval Figueroa, created the children’s magazine Guys. The first publication was part of the pages of Free press and circulated on Saturday, April 12, 1980. Cover of the first issue of Prensa Libre: (Photo Prensa Libre: Hemeroteca PL) The first editions included classic comics, cooking recipes,...
A decade supporting initiatives that generate social well-being
This contribution adds to the history of collaboration that the company has maintained with Teletón Guatemala and Fundabiem, consolidating an alliance based on values such as solidarity, empathy and commitment to communities. The donation given by Zeta Gas will contribute to the work carried out by Fundabiem through its network of 19 rehabilitation centers in Guatemala, where thousands of people...
Guatemala parades with its flag again at the Central American and Caribbean Games
Guatemala once again paraded with its flag at the opening ceremony of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, led by taekwondoist María Alejandra Higueros and swimmer Erick Gordillo, flag bearers of a delegation of 477 athletes, the largest that the country has presented in the history of these events. The parade marked the return of Guatemala to the Central...