Stories from Guatemala

President of Guatemala announced the appointment of Dr. García Luna received 15 unanimous votes from the Nomination Commission. He previously served as an advisor and was considered a favorite of the presidency. His career has focused on organized crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and juvenile delinquency. He received training from the United States Embassy and the General Council of the Judiciary of Spain. García Luna began his judicial career in 1997 and served as a justice of the peace in Mixco between 2006 and 2012. An international expert panel welcomed the election of the president in this context. The panel stated that the new Attorney General must work alongside security forces without compromising judicial autonomy. Responsible and independent leadership was described as indispensable for addressing corruption and organized crime in Guatemala.

President Arevalo has declared the Ixil Zone free of dirt floors. The declaration signifies a step towards better infrastructure and sanitation for the residents of the Ixil Zone. This initiative is part of broader development efforts.

President Arevalo has declared the Ixil Zone free of dirt floors. The announcement was made in Guatemala. No specific timeline or implementation details were provided in the report.

President Arevalo has declared the Ixil zone free of dirt floors.

President Bernardo Arevalo visited Santa María Nevaj in the Quiché department to officialize a declaration for the Ixil zone. The president stated the area is now a territory free of dirt floors. The announcement was made during a visit to the region, according to the report.

The Guatemalan Ministry of Health has recorded more than 5,700 measles cases nationwide. A delay in the national surveillance system has been reported regarding the tracking of these cases. Carla Marroquín provided the update on the situation.

Economy Minister Gabriela García stated that the fuel subsidy in Guatemala will continue regardless of international oil price increases. The ministry is currently supervising the application of the subsidy, which began on April 28.

Guatemalan National Civil Police and prosecutors conducted a raid in the Pachama sector, Zone 1 of San Juan, Comalapa, Chimaltenango. The operation resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man known by the alias Timba and a 65-year-old man.

The suspension follows her failure to appear before the Public Ministry. The decision leaves the re-election of Walter Mazariegos as rector of USAC in suspense. A hearing to begin the trial of former CIC leader Claudia Gonzalez has been suspended during an MPS appearance. The hearing is now postponed until May 2027.

Guatemalan athletes secured four medals in a recent competition. Daniela Campos and Fátima Reina won a silver medal in the sub-17 category after a contested final against Salvadoran representatives. A second national youth duo also earned a silver medal.