Stories from Guatemala

The action seeks to prevent Walter Masariagos from seeking the position of rector. De Paz González stated that Masariagos lacks a required financial clearance, or finiquito, which would disqualify him from the role.

Police and narcotics officers conducted seven raids in Chiquimula and Retalhuleu. Authorities detained Luis and Jacqueline, aged 23 and 22, and María, 29, and Brenda, 45. Officers seized one assault rifle with two magazines and 36 rounds of ammunition.

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala announced the sanctioning of 35 entities and individuals for alleged misconduct. The sanctions are part of 'Operation Economic Fury' and target a shadow banking system used to channel revenues from illicit Iranian oil sales.

A judge has granted substitute measures, including house arrest, to individuals captured during an operation involving the supply of illicit substances. The investigation originated from a series of Guatemalan arrests recorded in El Salvador. The Public Ministry has been given a three-month deadline to finalize the investigation. An intermediate hearing is scheduled for August 7 at 10:00 AM. The investigation involves charges of failure to perform duties.

Educational institutions in Guatemala have expelled students after they were identified in various incidents. Authorities stated that these students have been removed from their respective centers.

The Attorney General's Office reported that 1,839 alerts for the disappearance or abduction of children and adolescents were activated between January 1 and April 19. Of these, 1,422 alerts were deactivated following the location of the individuals.

A heavy vehicle with mechanical defects spilled a large amount of fuel on the Lobos road in San Cristóbal. The spill caused traffic disruptions for vehicles traveling toward the capital. The incident is impacting transport routes in the southern region. The road was practically closed for a period during the spill. The incident involved trailers with mechanical failures that led to the spill. Recovery efforts involving cranes were ongoing as of this morning. Travelers experienced delays due to the road conditions and the presence of disabled trailers.

Guatemalan security and human rights agencies have ordered actions following social media trends regarding alleged threats to educational centers. Involved agencies include PGM, PDH, and Svetco. The move follows reports of potential risks to schools. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Interior, PGM, PDH, and SBET have formed a violence prevention table for educational centers. The agencies are working to implement preventive actions in response to these online trends. Guatemala's Ministries of Interior and Education issued a warning to the public regarding false messages circulating on social media and instant messaging apps. Education Minister Navella Giraca stated that this content follows a trend observed in other countries. Officials requested that parents, guardians, and school directors inform students properly to prevent the further spread of these rumors.

A trailer overturned and spilled its cargo at kilometer 12.5 of the San Cristobal route. Another vehicle with mechanical defects and a second trailer in the right center lane also experienced mechanical issues.

Municipal firefighters reported a traffic accident on the road connecting Santiago Zacatepeques and San Pedro Zacatepeques. The specific number of casualties or vehicles involved was not stated. The incident was noted at 20:23 local time.