The Municipal Firefighters reported that, early this Friday, July 24, calls came to the emergency line to alert about a suspicious package abandoned on the public road, on 7th Avenue and Vía 3, zone 4 of the capital. They added that, when the emergency units showed up, emergency medical technicians carried out a preliminary inspection and established that it was...
The best-selling books by Guatemalan authors in Filgua 2026: know the titles
We consulted some of the bookstores and publishers that had a stand in Filgua 2026 What was the Guatemalan author’s title that sold the most. Below, we include them in alphabetical order. Guatemala, the lines of your handLuis Cardoza y Aragón Originally published in 1955, the author draws the physiognomy of his homeland with the precision of the surgeon and...
What changes with the new US tariff on Guatemalan exports
The decision of the United States to impose a new 10% tax on part of imports from Guatemala was received with caution by the productive and export sectors, who appreciated maintaining exemptions for agricultural products and clothing, but They warned that around 28% of the offer that already paid that tax will continue in the same condition. The measure was...
Experts see viable support but focused, temporary, with controls and without affecting finances
Given the escalation of fuel prices in the country and the search for options for a subsidy or financial contribution To mitigate its impact, financial experts were consulted about the options that may or may not be viable, and their effects. The options explained range from rejecting the generalized subsidy to mentioning a targeted subsidy, monetary transfers or coupons for...
Strange similarities between Bukele and Ortega
Spyglass They believe they will live for many decades, something possible with the ruling neighbor, for being 45 years old, but absurd for the Nicaraguan octogenarian. Extremes tend to come together, as the old adage goes. It is due to having surprising similarities regarding certain themes, ideas or ideological criteria which can validly be pointed out as antipodes, that is,...
They provide assistance in emergency situations in Alta Verapaz
The intervention was developed through an investment of more than Q200 thousand destined for food supplies, transportation logistics and hiring of personnel, with the objective of guaranteeing dignified, timely and effective care to families facing this emergency. The mobile kitchen provides hot and nutritious food three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, reaching more than 12 thousand servings during...
Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
The four American soldiers who died in recent days during the resumption of hostilities with Iran They were stationed in air defense units, taking the risk of remaining in vulnerable bases to protect others from ballistic missile and drone attacks. Unlike the last two decades of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, where soldiers patrolling on foot and traveling in convoys...
Rain deficit of up to 50% and temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius will mark the next quarter in Guatemala
Reduction in rainfall and high temperatures They will predominate in August, September and October, according to the climate perspective of the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh) for the next quarter in Guatemala and the rest of Central America. The warming of the waters of the equatorial Pacific Ocean (region 3.4) is increasingly intense and spreading, contributing...
Horoscope for today Friday, July 24, 2026
Aries (March 21-April 20) Work and business: people will come to show off their businesses, but it won’t take long to surprise them. Love: capricious attitudes will arise in the relationship, but you will overcome them with warm affection. Taurus (April 21-May 20) Work and business: your initiatives will be highlighted and taken as a management model. Love: someone will...
Subtle Hearing Changes You Should Never Ignore
One morning, he wakes up with the sensation of having a blocked ear. Or maybe you hear a loud clicking sound. You may answer the phone and notice that the caller sounds farther away than usual. You might notice a new ringing in one ear or start to feel dizzy. Any of these experiences may seem harmless or temporary. And...