Plight of migrant children in US emergency shelters, here's what their testimonials say
The children, aged nine to 17 and largely from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, in some cases spoke of waiting for months inside emergency shelters overseen by the US government while struggling with the conditions, including trouble sleeping under bright lights and infrequent phone calls to family members.
Jun 22, 2021, 09:02 AM IST
Guatemala's Pacaya volcano erupts, netizens share awestruck photos!
On March 3, in the central American country of Guatemala, active Pacaya volcanoes erupted.
Mar 04, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
At least 17 dead in bus crash in eastern Guatemala
A collision between a passenger bus and a trailer truck early on Saturday claimed at least 17 lives in eastern Guatemala, according to local doctors and firefighters.
Dec 21, 2019, 21:12 PM IST
Trump says US agency will begin removing millions of illegal immigrants
There are an estimated 12 million immigrants who are in the United States illegally, mainly from Mexico and Central America. Under a deal reached earlier this month, Mexico has agreed to take Central American immigrants seeking asylum in the United States until their cases are heard in US courts.
Jun 18, 2019, 11:13 AM IST
Guatemala drags India to WTO's dispute mechanism over sugar subsidies
Guatemala has sought consultations with India under the rules and procedures governing the settlement of disputes of the Geneva-based 164-member WTO.
Mar 26, 2019, 10:35 AM IST
Haunting images show how volcano turned this Guatemalan town into a cemetery
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Jun 13, 2018, 09:01 AM IST
Guatemala volcano explosion: Forensic experts confirm death toll now 109
Guatemala`s National Forensic Sciences Institute fears the death toll could rise even further
Jun 08, 2018, 06:26 AM IST
Death toll due to volcanic eruption in Guatemala rises to 99
The death toll from a highly active volcano that erupted near Guatemala's capital on Sunday rose to 99.
Jun 07, 2018, 06:58 AM IST
Death toll in Guatemala volcanic eruption reaches 65, families continue to search for victims
The death toll from a volcanic eruption in Guatemala rose to 65 on Monday as family members desperately searched for the missing in makeshift morgues and on streets blanketed with ash.
Jun 06, 2018, 07:27 AM IST
FIFA lifts suspension on Guatemala City
FIFA lifted a suspension imposed on Guatemala 18 months ago over its failure to comply with anti-corruption rules.
Jun 01, 2018, 11:19 AM IST
Jerusalem embassy move a 'sovereign' decision: Guatemala
Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales announced that he was ordering his country's embassy to move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Dec 27, 2017, 07:20 AM IST
Following Trump's lead, Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
Morales wrote to Guatemalans on his Facebook page Sunday that "one of the most important topics was the return of Guatemala's embassy to Jerusalem".
Dec 25, 2017, 22:10 PM IST
Jerusalem vote at UN: Know the countries which voted in US favour while the world united against it
The United States faced a major embarrassment on Thursday after the UN General Assembly adopted a motion rejecting its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 128 member nations voted against the US, 35 abstained from voting while only nine in favour of the US.
Dec 22, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
US judge to sentence first official in FIFA scandal
A 63-year-old former Guatemalan football official is expected Wednesday to become the first person sentenced by a US judge over the sweeping corruption scandal that rocked world soccer.
Oct 25, 2017, 13:53 PM IST
Guatemalan court rules in favour of U.N. anti-corruption unit chief
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations on Tuesday said it was "disturbed" by the decision of Guatemala`s president to expel the head of a U.N.-backed anti-corruption unit investigating his campaign
Aug 30, 2017, 07:05 AM IST
Two dead after strong quake hits Guatemala
A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit western Guatemala early on Wednesday, killing at least two people and causing power outages, as well as damage to some buildings, officials said.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:36 PM IST
Strong 6.9 magnitude quake hits Guatemala, no reports of deaths, injuries
An earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck early on Wednesday in southwestern Guatemala, near the border with Mexico.
Jun 14, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
19 children killed in Guatemala child shelter fire
At least 19 children were killed in a fire early on Wednesday at a children`s shelter in central Guatemala.
Mar 09, 2017, 09:04 AM IST
Guatemala President Jimmy Morales' brother, son held on suspicion of fraud
Guatemala on Wednesday arrested the brother and a son of the country`s president, who swept to victory with an anti-graft campaign, for their alleged involvement in corruption.
Jan 19, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
Thirteen killed in Guatemala prison riot: Authorities
Thirteen people were killed in a prison riot in Guatemala, among them the former soldier imprisoned for killing a Roman Catholic bishop almost two decades ago, authorities said late on Monday.
Jul 19, 2016, 06:57 AM IST
