Two minors were referred to the respective court, accused of having participated in armed events, during a series of raids carried out this Friday, April 17 in zone 16 of the capital. Investigators from the Crimes against Life Unit of the Specialized Criminal Investigation Division (DEIC), in coordination with prosecutors from the Public Ministry (MP), carried out nine procedures in...
gas stations must publish established reference price
The Government reported that it is making progress in the implementation of the fuel subsidy contemplated in Decree 11-2026, Emergency Support Law for Diesel and Gasoline Consumers, measure that was approved in Congress to mitigate the impact of the international rise in prices, which has been affecting the Guatemalan population for several months. The Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons of the...
New Jersey governor criticizes FIFA
New Meadowlands Stadium, a multi-sport stadium for 83 thousand spectators located in the city of East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2026 World Cup final, which will take place next Sunday July 19. However, almost three months after that match, the state governor stood up to the FIFA. The American lawyer and politician Mike Sherrillgovernor of New Jersey since...
Armed attack against driver generates road closures and complicates traffic on the Naranjo bridge
An armed attack against the driver of a private vehicle complicated traffic on the morning of Friday, April 17, in the Naranjo bridge sector, one of the main connections between Mixco and Guatemala City, authorities reported. According to the Municipal Firefighters, a 51-year-old man was injured by a firearm projectile and received pre-hospital assistance at the scene. Later, he was...
Contra Wind concert in zone 7
The Guatemalan band Viento en Contra will offer a special concert, this time outdoors. The group will perform on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Spanish Club, kilometer 13.5 of Roosevelt Road, 40-20, zone 7. The organizers reported that The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert will begin at 9 p.m.gathering the main hits of this iconic...
Doña Helena’s Nightmare: The “Elena del Mar” Empire Under the Shadow of Abuse and Ambition
Helena Rodríguez de García, the legendary pioneer who in 1963 defied convention to found Elena del Mar, is now living her most painful battle at the age of 91. The woman who built one of Colombia’s most recognized beauty brands and survived devastating personal tragedies is now reportedly trapped in a situation of alleged physical abuse at the hands of...
Vivaldi’s four seasons arrive in Antigua Guatemala: details of the concert
A string concert to listen to the masterpiece of Antonio Vivaldi, The four seasonsperformed by the String Orchestra of the Dear Art Center for the Arts and special guests. “We invite you to live Vivaldi’s four seasons, a vibrant work full of contrasts that portrays nature in all its movement and character”, the organization published on its social networks. The...
Prince Harry reveals his struggle with mental health following the death of Princess Diana and his role as a royal
On his trip to Australia, the Duke of Sussex stated that, after the death of Princess Diana, he did not want a role within the royal family. With an emotional speech, Prince Harry spoke about mental health and what his experiences with the grieving process were like. It was through the InterEdge Summit where, on April 16, Prince Harry was...
Family entertainment and education in the CineMóvil project
The activities brought together dozens of neighbors, who participated in open-air movie screenings, accompanied by popcorn and a drink, recreating the traditional movie experience in an accessible environment designed for the whole family. These spaces have become community meeting points, where people share moments of coexistence. As part of the day, the CineMóvil was accompanied by a Mobile Service Office,...
Marco Antonio Villeda receives a grade of 41.86 points, and could be left off the list of candidates for attorney general
The Nomination Commission for Attorney General qualified Marco Antonio Villeda, current Minister of the Interior, giving him a score of 41.86 out of 100, making him ineligible for the final list of six candidates. The current holder of the Interior portfolio arrived at the end of last year as part of President Bernardo Arévalo’s cabinet, requesting licenses from the Supreme...