Stories from Guatemala

A poster announces the premiere of 'El Momento Que La Vida Vive' (The Moment That Life Lives).

The Guatemalan Institute of Migration reported that 54,056 young people aged 19 to 35 were returned from the United States and Mexico between January 31 and December 2024.

The composition of Guatemala's Monetary Board was detailed, including three state ministers: the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Economy, and the Minister of Agriculture.

During a football match involving Xelajú-Mara and Municipal, Nixon Flores was sent off after making an error that led to the second goal scored by Pedro Altamirano. Juan Gabriel was also expelled from the game. China's women's team will compete against Japan in the 2026 London World Table Tennis Team Championships women's team final tonight at 18:00 Beijing time, aiming for their seventh consecutive title.

In the opening minutes of a soccer match, Deportivo Misco is controlling the ball against Municipal. Players including Pozuelos, González, Moreno, Urizar, Muñoz, and Moscoso were involved in the early plays.

Footballer Quique Rodríguez was placed as a central defender, despite his usual role as a left-back. Kenner Lemus has not regained his form or starting position after an incident in Quetzaltenango, according to the broadcast.

The 'Immortal Regiment' action was held in Guatemala to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Victory. Participants in the solemn procession carried portraits of their ancestors through the streets of the Central American Republic.

Goalkeepers Aldana, Linares, and Navarro, along with goalkeeper coach Maynor Padillas and Mosco Moscoso, are warming up at a sports venue. The rest of the Municipal team has not yet taken the field, according to the broadcast. Commentators Mario Alberto Escobar Toca and Estuardo García Carrera covered the game. Misco was expected to be more aggressive to close the distance, and the game started with emotions from their side. Municipal led by two goals at halftime and secured a 2-0 victory in the match, winning the series 4-0 on aggregate.

Police arrested an individual in Escuintla after a pursuit, neutralizing them during capture. The suspect, identified by police as a Mara 18 member, is linked to extortion and armed attacks against public transport drivers in Escuintla.

A project to utilize water from the middle basin of the Motagua River in Guatemala is under discussion. The initiative focuses on leveraging natural water resources and abundant forests within the departments of Che, Sololá, and Chimaltenango.