Deported Guatemalan Man Rearrested in New York on Criminal Charges
A previously deported Guatemalan man, Yoni Wilfredo Gregorio Ortiz, 44, was arrested in New York on Sunday for illegal re-entry and an outstanding DWI warrant; he has prior convictions for assault and child endangerment.
Deported Guatemalan Man Rearrested in New York on Criminal Charges
A previously deported Guatemalan man, Yoni Wilfredo Gregorio Ortiz, 44, was arrested in New York on Sunday for illegal re-entry and an outstanding DWI warrant; he has prior convictions for assault and child endangerment.
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60% Bias Score
Guatemala's Garifuna Fight to Preserve Language and Culture
In Livingston, Guatemala, the Garifuna community, comprising approximately 17,000 people (0.1% of Guatemala's population), is struggling to preserve their native language, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, due to historical discrimination and migration, with only 5% of the population still flue...
Guatemala's Garifuna Fight to Preserve Language and Culture
In Livingston, Guatemala, the Garifuna community, comprising approximately 17,000 people (0.1% of Guatemala's population), is struggling to preserve their native language, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, due to historical discrimination and migration, with only 5% of the population still flue...
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28% Bias Score
Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 55
A passenger bus crashed through a guardrail and plunged into a ravine in Guatemala early Monday, killing at least 55 of the approximately 70 people on board; police are investigating potential causes including brake failure, overloading, and a firearm found at the scene.
Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 55
A passenger bus crashed through a guardrail and plunged into a ravine in Guatemala early Monday, killing at least 55 of the approximately 70 people on board; police are investigating potential causes including brake failure, overloading, and a firearm found at the scene.
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40% Bias Score
Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 51
At least 51 people died and 15 more were seriously injured when a 30-year-old bus fell from a bridge outside Guatemala City on February 10, 2025; the driver lost control, and the cause is under investigation; President Arévalo declared national mourning.
Guatemala Bus Crash Kills at Least 51
At least 51 people died and 15 more were seriously injured when a 30-year-old bus fell from a bridge outside Guatemala City on February 10, 2025; the driver lost control, and the cause is under investigation; President Arévalo declared national mourning.
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24% Bias Score
Guatemala Agrees to 40% Increase in U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to a 40% increase in deportation flights from the U.S., totaling approximately 24,800 additional individuals annually, following a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised the agreement amid increased U.S. pressure on Central American nations to curb migration.
Guatemala Agrees to 40% Increase in U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to a 40% increase in deportation flights from the U.S., totaling approximately 24,800 additional individuals annually, following a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised the agreement amid increased U.S. pressure on Central American nations to curb migration.
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52% Bias Score
Guatemalan Indigenous Communities Use Ancient Farming to Combat Food Crisis
In Guatemala, indigenous communities are using the ancient milpa farming system to combat rising food prices caused by 2024 climate-related crop failures, preserving biodiversity and food sovereignty against threats of genetically modified seeds.
Guatemalan Indigenous Communities Use Ancient Farming to Combat Food Crisis
In Guatemala, indigenous communities are using the ancient milpa farming system to combat rising food prices caused by 2024 climate-related crop failures, preserving biodiversity and food sovereignty against threats of genetically modified seeds.
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32% Bias Score
Guatemalan Activists Boost Kaqchikel Wikipedia
Around 200 digital activists met in Guatemala City to promote the Kaqchikel language and achieve official recognition for a Kaqchikel Wikipedia; the event, supported by DW Akademie, resulted in over 60 new articles.
Guatemalan Activists Boost Kaqchikel Wikipedia
Around 200 digital activists met in Guatemala City to promote the Kaqchikel language and achieve official recognition for a Kaqchikel Wikipedia; the event, supported by DW Akademie, resulted in over 60 new articles.
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32% Bias Score
Brewer's Ministry Aids Deported Families in Guatemala
Retired NFL player Jack Brewer's ministry is providing aid to Guatemalan families deported from the U.S., highlighting the human cost of U.S. immigration policies and the challenges faced by Guatemalan authorities in managing the influx of deportees; Brewer blames Biden's policies and advocates for ...
Brewer's Ministry Aids Deported Families in Guatemala
Retired NFL player Jack Brewer's ministry is providing aid to Guatemalan families deported from the U.S., highlighting the human cost of U.S. immigration policies and the challenges faced by Guatemalan authorities in managing the influx of deportees; Brewer blames Biden's policies and advocates for ...
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64% Bias Score
54 Dead in Guatemala City Bus Crash
At least 54 people died early Monday when a 30-year-old bus traveling at high speed from San Agustín Acasaguastlán to Guatemala City plunged from the Belice bridge into a ravine; President Arévalo declared a national day of mourning.
54 Dead in Guatemala City Bus Crash
At least 54 people died early Monday when a 30-year-old bus traveling at high speed from San Agustín Acasaguastlán to Guatemala City plunged from the Belice bridge into a ravine; President Arévalo declared a national day of mourning.
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24% Bias Score
Guatemala Agrees to Increased U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to accept a 40% increase in U.S. deportees, including non-Guatemalans, at U.S. expense, following a similar deal with El Salvador, raising legal questions about the deportation of non-Guatemalan citizens.
Guatemala Agrees to Increased U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to accept a 40% increase in U.S. deportees, including non-Guatemalans, at U.S. expense, following a similar deal with El Salvador, raising legal questions about the deportation of non-Guatemalan citizens.
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48% Bias Score
Guatemalan Prosecutor's Exile Highlights Systemic Persecution of Anti-Corruption Officials
Former Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Virginia Laparra, imprisoned from February 2022 to January 2024, fled to Brussels in July 2024, fearing further imprisonment. Her exile highlights the Guatemalan government's systematic persecution of anti-corruption officials, exemplified by the recent d...
Guatemalan Prosecutor's Exile Highlights Systemic Persecution of Anti-Corruption Officials
Former Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Virginia Laparra, imprisoned from February 2022 to January 2024, fled to Brussels in July 2024, fearing further imprisonment. Her exile highlights the Guatemalan government's systematic persecution of anti-corruption officials, exemplified by the recent d...
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60% Bias Score
Guatemalan Indigenous Woman Overcomes Educational Barriers, Advocates for Girls' Rights
Josefina Tíu, a 21-year-old indigenous Q'eqchi' woman from Guatemala, overcame three attempts to deny her education, highlighting the systemic barriers faced by indigenous girls. Her university enrollment, activism against violence toward girls, and advocacy for education demonstrate the potential f...
Guatemalan Indigenous Woman Overcomes Educational Barriers, Advocates for Girls' Rights
Josefina Tíu, a 21-year-old indigenous Q'eqchi' woman from Guatemala, overcame three attempts to deny her education, highlighting the systemic barriers faced by indigenous girls. Her university enrollment, activism against violence toward girls, and advocacy for education demonstrate the potential f...
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28% Bias Score