Stories from Guatemala

Most of these reports were submitted anonymously. The alerts are currently undergoing a verification process by the relevant department following a system download conducted overnight. A hacking alert was issued for Guatemalan territory at 5:53 AM on April 30. The notification follows previous reports of hacking incidents involving Dijecam and two universities, though one university investigation ruled out a breach. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation. The alert follows previous rumors involving SAP and Renat, though the specific type of theft or the identity of the perpetrator had not been specified. The President of the Republic stated he has spoken with the cybersecurity environment to protect state institutions. The alert notes that the same hacker has previously targeted other institutions.

A fuel tanker is stalled on the Cuesta del Águila, affecting traffic entering the capital from the Atlantic. Additionally, a trailer is stranded in Villa Lobos on the Pacific route. No crane has arrived to move the trailer in Villa Lobos as of the report.

The National Civil Police reported a motorcycle theft in the San Francisco neighborhood of Jalapa during the morning of Wednesday. Police conducted a search for elements following a formal complaint.

Juan Rodríguez, the US ambassador-designate to Guatemala and former deputy director for the Americas at Human Rights Watch, stated that the United States will not interfere in Guatemala's internal affairs.

A Guatemalan deputy explained the importance of tax adjustments that would increase disposable income for minimum wage earners. The proposed changes would prevent the monthly deduction of 150 to 175 quetzales per year from certain workers.

The fire killed 41 minors and left 15 others seriously injured. The sentencing follows an investigation into whether officials failed to conduct required inspections at the facility.

Guatemalan authorities are implementing technical and organizational measures to respond to recent cybersecurity attacks within the country. The measures aim to contain the impact of the incidents, protect information, and reinforce the security of affected systems nationwide. Competent authorities are maintaining permanent monitoring and coordination to safeguard information.

A court in Guatemala issued a ruling regarding a 2022 case in the San Juan Ostuncalco municipality of Quetzaltenango. His brother, José Aurelio Aguilón Lorenzo, 24, received a 21-year sentence for the same crime.

Guatemala has issued warnings regarding high temperatures in Zacapa and Peten. Ambient temperatures in these regions are forecasted to reach approximately 36 degrees Celsius.

The General Directorate of Transport in Guatemala announced it will close its facilities for administrative procedures due to the upcoming May 1 International Workers' Day holiday. Various other institutions have also announced office closures for the same date.