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U.S. intervenes as Indigenous Guatemalans back President-elect Arévalo

October 26, 2023 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

But some commentators say the U.S. will only accept a “progressive” government as long as it toes Washington’s line.

The U.S. has a favorite in Guatemala’s tumultuous elections

July 25, 2023 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

U.S. intervention seems to be a part of Guatemala’s DNA.

Guatemalans remember 1954 U.S.-backed coup as they battle today’s right-wing election theft

July 21, 2023 By Brandon Sanchez

The right-wing ruling class was shocked when Bernardo Arévalo and the center-left Semilla party surged into the presidential run-off.

Ese ambientalismo que llevamos por dentro

September 14, 2021 By Fabián Capecchi

Estamos hechos de tierra, viento y agua del río. Si pudiéramos asomarnos a simple vista dentro de nosotros, notaríamos de inmediato cuán natural y cercano nos resulta a los Latinos la idea de la conservación y...

Guatemala’s runoff election: Out of the frying pan, into the fire?

August 14, 2019 By Emile Schepers

Like its neighbor Honduras, Guatemala , a country with 17.2 million people, has been the site of very large anti-corruption protests for several years.