Stories from Guatemala

Guatemalan foundations sustain their social work through four pillars, including corporate donations from large and medium-sized businesses. The 'Rifa un Millón de Amigos' raffle is a key part of their funding strategy. Foundations in Guatemala are dependent on corporate donations and fundraising through raffles to sustain their operations.

Guatemala has reported having over 460 permanent patients.

Guatemala's largest social work initiative in Central America serves a portion of the population. Approximately one in seven families in Guatemala is impacted by these social works. The program measures its reach by the number of patients served, attended, and operated on. This initiative provides support to individuals with mobility issues. Emisoras Unidas Guatemala reports on social works that provide attention to abandoned individuals and children needing complex surgeries, such as cleft lip procedures. These services are not easily accessible elsewhere. The organization attends 330,000 patients annually across various centers, including locations in El Mesquital and Kirigua.

The communications ministry is overseeing road projects that incorporate modified asphalt. Minister of Communications Norma Sea reported on a supervision visit to verify progress on the work. Ten projects were awarded through emergency bidding mechanisms established in Article 95 of the Priority Road Infrastructure Law. The works primarily target Central American routes for commercial and passenger transit. This situation has led to constant complaints regarding the pavement's condition. The country has nearly 40% of its annual budget credit consumed by March, necessitating responsible use of remaining credit. Road construction projects in Guatemala are utilizing emergency bidding processes.

Emisoras Unidas Guatemala reported traffic disruptions on Avenue Petapa, with a bus becoming involved in an incident causing material damage. A crane was required to remove one vehicle from the left lane. Slow traffic is expected from 50th Street towards El Trébol. Reversible lanes are active from the Bridge of Prosperity towards El Búcaro and from Ciudad Real, Zone 12 of Villanueva towards Avenue Petapa. Emisoras Unidas Guatemala is using a football-themed campaign to encourage safe driving and combat traffic issues. The station identifies itself as number one in audience reach and encourages listeners to explore Guatemala's natural beauty.

A public transport bus was involved in a collision south of Guatemala City, resulting in material damage. A trailer with mechanical failures is blocking the right lane on 34 Calle near Gilar Batres. The incident is causing heavy traffic saturation for commuters entering the city via Vía Nuevas. The disruption is occurring during the morning rush hour. A collision between a private vehicle and a commercial vehicle occurred near the Puente del Naranjo on the Periférico heading toward the city center. National Civil Police intervened at the scene to manage the incident. Authorities are working to remove obstacles to improve traffic flow toward the Puente del Incienso. Additionally, a truck with mechanical failures is obstructing traffic on 6th Avenue, Day 2, in Zone 4. A vehicle collision occurred at the Cuesta del Sope in Guatemala.

An internet provider in Guatemala is enhancing its services to offer faster connection speeds across various regions. The company aims to improve connectivity for its users.

In the Guatemalan Liga Nacional, Malacateco secured safety from relegation by defeating Comunicaciones. Mitlán was relegated to the first division after failing to score a necessary goal at home, with a final shot hitting the post. The conclusion marked the end of the league's final jornada.

Guatemala has launched a new digital tool to facilitate online payments and administrative processes for private security companies. The launch was attended by Vice Minister of Security Roberto Solórzano, Vice Minister of Prevention Maida de León, and Vice Minister of Technology Karen Ortiz. This modernization aims to improve administrative management within the private security sector.

Guatemala's Minister of Education, Anabela Giraca, has denounced a new judicial action filed by the Syndicate of Education Workers of Guatemala. Giraca described the move as an attempt to protect privileges or obstruct administrative justice. She stated that the union's leadership was behind the judicial resources filed. The Guatemalan Minister of Education stated that the STEC union has broken collective bargaining negotiations and moved the process to the judicial sphere. This action is seen as an attempt to obstruct dismissal processes against teachers who abandoned their duties last year and denied the right to education. She described the conflict as the end of a 20-year period marked by what she called an imposition. The ministry asserts that these actions do not halt the normal functioning of the Mineduc or make those who broke the law untouchable.