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politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Guatemalan Courts Maintain Limited Service During Holiday

Judicial spokesperson Rudy Esquivel announced that certain courts will remain operational during the Labor Day holiday. Enabled locations include the Torre de Tribunales, Misko, and Villanueva.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Guatemala Ministry Forms Task Force For Cybersecurity

The appointment of attorney Pai is part of a strategy to strengthen public management and ensure continuity in improving national transport services.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Judge Certifies Prosecution Of Journalist In Guatemala

The case involves alleged violations of Article 35 of the Constitution, which protects journalists from persecution for reporting on or criticizing public officials. The action is cited as a violation of Article 35 of the Constitution regarding the protection of journalists.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Working Group Declares Journalist Zamora Detained Illegally

A working group on arbitrary and illegal detentions declared that the detention of journalist Zamora was an arbitrary and illegal act. The group stated the incident constituted persecution for the exercise of freedom of expression.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Guatemala Prosecutor Faces Corruption Investigation

The prosecutor's office currently maintains a 6 percent effectiveness rate in resolving crimes against life. The source noted that the prosecutor must develop a plan to address these issues. Public expectations also include responses to violence against women.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
culture 12d ago Guatemala City

Friends Cast Members Earn $20 Million Annually

Cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, and Matt Leblanc reportedly receive 20 million dollars in guaranteed annual earnings. These figures are maintained through global streaming of the series.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
other 12d ago Amatitlán

Guatemalan Police Increase Security For Amatitlán Festivals

Specialized units of the National Civil Police will join security operations in Amatitlán to prevent incidents. The increased presence precedes the arrival of hundreds of domestic and foreign tourists for the patron saint festivals. The operations are scheduled to coincide with the upcoming May 3rd festivities. Local authorities aim to guarantee safety during the weekend celebrations. The operations coincide with the Day of the Cross on May 3 and local patron saint festivals. The National Civil Police will maintain a presence throughout various neighborhoods in Amatitlán on Thursday, April 30. This security measure is intended to allow residents to participate in activities related to the town's patron saint festival. The traditional celebrations began at 6:00 AM. Spokesperson Jorge Chinchiga stated the plan aims to protect hundreds of domestic and foreign tourists expected this weekend.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Guatemala Proposes 122 Million Quetzal Electoral Tech Budget

Guatemalan legislators have proposed new cybercrime regulations aimed at strengthening institutional capacities to respond to technological incidents. The reform aims to create state institutions to coordinate and manage the nation's entire cybersecurity apparatus. The proposal focuses on building institutional capacity to handle digital threats. Guatemala has introduced a new legislative initiative titled the Law for the Disposal of Unserviceable Movable Property of the Public Sector. The law is intended to apply broadly across all state bodies, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as municipalities. The initiative follows audits and demands made within various public sector ministries. Guatemala is considering new legislation designed to prevent terrorist financing and mandate that financial institutions and economic sectors report suspicious operations.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
politics 12d ago Guatemala City

Guatemalan Legislators Propose Cybercrime Regulation

Guatemalan legislators are promoting an initiative to regulate cybercrime and cyber-offenses. The initiative is being described as a matter of national urgency for the coming weeks. Lawmakers are working to achieve the necessary consensus to pass the regulation.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala
other 12d ago San José del Golfo

Two RENAP Workers Detained In Guatemala

The agency cited a failure to fulfill duties and direct participation in criminal acts performed with intent. Renab stated these individual actions were taken outside established procedures and in violation of current regulations. Guatemala's National Registry of Autonomous Entities (Renab) has initiated administrative processes against workers at Office 213 in San José del Golfo. The agency maintains these were individual actions that harmed the institution. Two employees of the National Registry of Persons (RENAP) were arrested in San José del Golfo. They are accused of continuous alteration of civil status and failure to perform duties. The arrests occurred following the capture of a Mexican national in Argentina who was carrying a Guatemalan DPI.
Emisoras Unidas Guatemala