Jeff Abbott
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Migrant shelters in Guatemala under threat from legal reforms
Critics of recent immigration reform fear laws could criminalise religious groups and volunteers who work with migrants. → Read More
The Future Of The Amazon Rainforest Under Lula| Countercurrents
Luiz Inácio da Silva, the progressive politician popularly known as Lula, is poised to take office as the president of Brazil on January 1. His administration → Read More
Guatemalan protesters demand resignation of President Giammattei
Demonstrators are calling for the president and the attorney general to step down as government corruption increases. → Read More
Guatemala Takes a Hard Line Against Migrants—With US Support
Long before Trump, Washington was exporting control of migratory routes, along with repressive policing, to Mexico and Central America. → Read More
‘We are fed up’: Guatemalans continue anti-government protests
Guatemala’s Congress annulled a contentious budget this week, but protesters are still calling for president to resign. → Read More
Guatemala to verify report on US agents ‘unauthorised’ operation
US Senate committee report alleges DHS personnel rounded up Honduran migrants Guatemala in ‘unauthorised’ operation. → Read More
Unwelcomed in US - and at home: Deported Guatemalans face threats
Guatemalans deported by the US are threatened and shunned after officials say dozens test positive for the coronavirus. → Read More
Guatemalan deported from US tests positive for COVID-19: Official
Authorities say the 29-year-old man started showing symptoms for the novel coronavirus after being deported last week. → Read More
Guatemala suspends all deportation flights from US over COVID-19
Officials say the suspension will last until protocols are created that ensure the health of deported asylum seekers. → Read More
'No human rights': Mexico blocks migrant caravan headed north
National Guard use pepper spray, shields to break up caravan of asylum seekers, migrants outside Tapachula. → Read More
Chaos at Guatemala-Mexico border as caravan tries to advance
Migrants and asylum seekers fear crossing border in small numbers will lead to their deportations back to Honduras. → Read More
Hondurans march towards Mexico seeking a better future
As living standards in Honduras deteriorate, more and more people are leaving the country in search of a better life. → Read More
US sends asylum seekers to Guatemala as new caravan heads north
More than 2,000 Honduran migrants and asylum seekers leave for US, despite expected obstacles on route and at borders. → Read More
As Trump hails cooperation, 5 migrant families sent to Guatemala
Families sent from the US to Guatemala under controversial asylum deal as Trump welcomes Jimmy Morales to White House. → Read More
US sends first Honduran to Guatemala under new asylum deal
Rights groups slam controversial asylum agreement between Guatemala and United States. → Read More
Opposition to Trump’s migration deal has sparked a growing student occupation in Guatemala
A student occupation opposing the “safe third country” agreement in Guatemala has transformed into a national movement for access to higher education. → Read More
Guatemalan groups say migration agreement with US is 'illegal'
Newly signed agreement for those seeking asylum in the US is met with outrage among activists and former officials. → Read More
Why has Guatemala's highlands embraced the American flag?
The US flag is seen on houses, clothing across Guatemala's highlands. But the reasons for its display may surprise you. → Read More
Guatemalans vote in general election amid tensions
A top election official recently left the country due to threats of violence. → Read More
Search for dead continues a year after Guatemala volcano eruption
A year after Fuego erupted, burying hundreds under rock and ash, families continue search for their loved ones' remains → Read More