Stories from Guatemala

A heavy vehicle became stuck at kilometer 17.7 of the CA9 route heading toward Guatemala City. The driver reported that a brake system failure caused the vehicle to become wedged. No injuries have been reported following the incident.

A player for the football club Xelajú Mario Camposeco has issued a statement categorically denying allegations related to nocturnal activities or professional misconduct. He expressed a desire to address the situation in accordance with the law.

Four prison officials have been charged in Guatemala.

Authorities have not specified the exact duration of related oversight measures. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes if works related to the investigation affect local transit. The case is currently in process, according to the report.

Guatemala has completed its transition to the exavalent vaccine.

A fifth court granted a provisional injunction to suspend the reelection process at the University of San Carlos. This follows a previous ruling by the 15th Pluripersonal Court of First Instance in Criminal Matters that nullified the election of the rector. The University's Superior Council is expected to meet before the elections. Additionally, the head of the SAAS reported that two individuals are in custody for the theft of a vehicle from a park. A court has suspended the reelection of Walter Mazariegos as rector of the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC). The court suspended the election held on April 8, where Mazariegos reportedly secured reelection amid allegations of fraud. The judicial body, acting as an Amparo Tribunal, determined that the circumstances warranted provisional constitutional protection.

Guatemala's government has approved a new public resource allocation for the year 2027.

Guatemala has approved a new allocation of public resources for municipal development councils for the year 2027. This follows a resolution passed on March 31 based on updated 2023 poverty maps, which had not been renewed for over 20 years.

A motorcyclist has been killed in a road accident in Guatemala. A motorcyclist was found dead in Chimaltenango following a road accident. Guatemala is proposing new cybercrime regulations.

A motorcycle accident on the route from Aldea San Luis to San Marcos Palajunoj resulted in one death and two serious injuries. Three youths were traveling on the motorcycle at the time of the incident. Witnesses reported that the vehicle was traveling at excessive speed. The deceased was identified as Daniel Belisario Paz Ramos. A motorcyclist died after being struck by a car while stopped on the side of Highway 6 in Utah County. The incident occurred on Highway 6.