The Guatemalan U-20 National Team begins its participation in the Concacaf U-20 World Cup against Costa Rica, in Puebla, Mexico, with the aim of achieving their third qualification for a U-20 World Cup, after those achieved in Colombia 2011 and Argentina 2023. The tournament grants tickets for the 2027 World Cup event in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. The national team arrives...
Armed attack in workshop leaves three dead in Santa Rosa; Two other men are found dead in Guatemala
Three men died this Thursday in an armed attack inside a workshop located in the kilometer 59.5 of the route to El Salvador, Cuilapa, Santa Rosa. The Volunteer Firefighters of the 24th Company They reported that, upon arriving at the scene, they located the victims with multiple wounds caused by a firearm projectile. The deceased had 18, 26 and 46...
Valentino Martín asks to be recognized for his work as a dancer and not to be compared to Ricky Martin
In search of being recognized for his own merits and not for his family ties, the content creator and dancer Valentino Martín shared a strong message for his followers and Internet users, who constantly compare him with his father, Ricky Martin. The 17-year-old content creator highlighted that on his social networks it has become common to compare him with his...
Scandal during the 2026 World Cup? The fraud investigation that would involve the Mexico team
A recent investigation of the medium TheAthletic would have revealed an alleged case of betting rigging related to a match of the Mexican national team in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. According to TheAthletic and other means, such as Infobaethe investigation focuses on a suspicious movement of large amounts of money in the global betting market. According...
Deic investigates alleged gang infiltration in some blockades due to the increase in fuel
Demonstrations by transporters and citizens in rejection of the increase in fuel prices have taken to the streets in different parts of the country during the last two days. The Specialized Criminal Investigation Division (Deic) stated that some of the blockages recorded in the metropolitan area They present a different pattern and would be linked to members of Barrio 18....
LIVE | Guatemala meets its rivals for the 2026-2027 Concacaf Nations League on July 23
This Thursday, July 23, the Guatemalan National Team knows the rivals it will face in the group stage of League A of the 2026-2027 Concacaf Nations League. The draw begins at 5:00 p.m. in Guatemala and It can be followed live through Prensa Libre and the official Concacaf channels. Guatemala integrates the Drum 3 along with Trinidad and Tobago, according...
These are the countries affected by the new round of US tariffs; Guatemala is on the list
President Donald Trump’s Administration announced this Thursday, July 23, a new round of tariffs on imports from 60 countries and economies, as part of an investigation into efforts to combat forced labor. The measure was communicated by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Jamieson Greer, and will replace the temporary 10% global tariff that expires...
US imposes new 10% tariff on Guatemala and other countries over forced labor allegations
The decision on the new tariffs includes the 60 economies that were investigated by the US decision in relation to the ban on importing products from other countries made with forced labor. This tariff would be replacing the temporary 10% tariff established in February for a period of 150 days and which expires on July 24, based on section 122...
This is how Matt Damon remembered his time in Guatemala during an interview with The Odyssey
Matt Damon has captured attention on social media, not only for his performance in the film The Odysseydirected by Christopher Nolanbut also for his pronunciation in Spanish, which he commented he had learned during his time in Guatemala. The actor, who has participated in productions such as steel quenching, Oppenheimer and The Bourne Ultimatumhas attracted attention in Guatemala after he...
Government refines fuel subsidy proposal to present it tomorrow, Friday
Given the call for a day of protests over the rise in fuel prices, whose value exceeds Q40 per gallon of gasoline and diesel in the local market, the Executive refines a possible solution that is discussed by representatives of several institutions. Representatives of the Ministries of Energy and Mines, Finance and Economy, as well as the Superintendence of Tax...