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The “Volcano of Fire” Threatens Maya Communities in Guatemala. Again.
Direct Relief
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July 1, 2025
By Talya Meyers Thousands of Maya people fled from towns and villages in Volcán de Fuego's shadow as the volcano erupted in the background, first in March and then in June this year. Ash plumes or fiery lava spewing from one of the region's most...
Guatemala’s Shark Meat Trade Exposed
Forbes
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Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), one of the most commonly landed sharks on both coasts of ... More Guatemala. Silky sharks are listed under CITES Appendix II and are considered globally vulnerable.ullstein bild via Getty Images Every year,...
Guatemalan Man Dies in Missouri Cereal Plant Oven While Working Under an Alias
The Western Journal
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June 30, 2025
A Guatemalan man working under an assumed name at a Missouri cereal plant died after getting stuck in an industrial oven. The accident took place on Thursday at about 3:06 p.m., Perryville police posted on Facebook. An alarm was phoned in from the...
Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Alleged Statutory Rape of Pregnant 13-Year-Old He Reportedly Transported to Tennessee from Guatemala
The Star News Network
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July 1, 2025
Esteban Taperia, who on Monday was subject to a detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was arrested last week after he reportedly brought a 13-year-old girl from Guatemala to a Nashville hospital, where he allegedly admitted to...
Early monsoon onset poses disease threat to cardamom plantation
The Hindu Business Line
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June 30, 2025
The early onset of the South-West monsoon and continuous rains in the high ranges is posing a threat to cardamom plantations due to the outbreak of fungal diseases and clump rot. The farming community pointed out that the excess rainfall in May...
Canada vs. Guatemala FREE LIVE STREAM (6/29/25): Watch CONCACAF Gold Cup online | Time, TV, channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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June 29, 2025
Canada faces Guatemala in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday, June 29, 2025 (6/29/25) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. HOW TO WATCH: Fans can watch the match via a free trial to DirecTV and fuboTV. Here’s what you need...
FBI-DOD Program Enlists, Equips International Partners to Help Crush Cartel Violence
Texas Border Business
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July 1, 2025
Members of the Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Guatemala police forces attend an FBI-led tactical combat casualty care training session in Barbados in May 2024. The instruction was part of a larger U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise. (U.S....
Guatemalan worker dies after getting stuck in oven at Gilster-Mary Lee plant in Perryville
Southeast Missourian
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A Gilster-Mary Lee employee died Thursday, June 26, in an industrial accident at the Gilster-Mary Lee cereal plant in Perryville. Perry County Coroner Meghan Ellis identified the man as Nicolas Lopez Gomez, 38, a Guatemalan national who was...
Health communicators from eight countries meet to discuss trachoma in the Region of the Americas
Pan American Health Organization
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June 26, 2025
Washington, D.C, 23 June 2025 (PAHO) – More than 60 communicators from the country offices of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and delegates from the Ministries of Health of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, El...
Guatemalan worker dies after getting stuck in oven at Gilster-Mary Lee plant in Perryville
Southeast Missourian
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A Gilster-Mary Lee employee died Thursday, June 26, in an industrial accident at the Gilster-Mary Lee cereal plant in Perryville. Perry County Coroner Meghan Ellis identified the man as Nicolas Lopez Gomez, 38, a Guatemalan national who was...
Ascension closure of delivery services sparks protest
Daily Herald - Illinois
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July 1, 2025
Nurses and concerned citizens protest the closure of the Women and Infant Services department at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital Tuesday in Elk Grove Village. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com Protesters gathered outside Ascension Alexian...
Guatemala brings pride and passion to the Gold Cup fan experience
The Athletic
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June 26, 2025
This article is part of our Finding Fútbol series, a special feature produced by The Athletic to chronicle how the U.S.’s Hispanic communities celebrate and enrich the beautiful game. CARSON, Calif. — It is still working hours on a Monday, but...
ICE provided medical care to pregnant woman wanted for homicide
The Center Square
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(The Center Square) – Contrary to a local media report and claim by a Democratic congresswoman, medical care was provided to a Guatemalan woman detained by immigration authorities – and she was detained because she was wanted in connection to a...
Celso Gamboa claims to suffer from cancer, mental health problems
Q Costa Rica
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June 27, 2025
Q COSTA RICA — Former magistrate and minister, Celso Gamboa, currently detained and facing extradition on allegations of being a drug trafficking kingpin in Central America—based on two complaints from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration...
The health benefits of chia seeds, according to experts
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Síofra aims to help build bright future in Guatemala
Westmeath Independent
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Published: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1:01 PM By Rebekah O'Reilly Athlone native Síofra McMahon is preparing for the trip of a lifetime as she sets out to spend her summer building a therapy space for a disadvantaged community in Guatemala. The 21-year-old...
2025 Gold Cup, Odds: For Bookmakers, 'USA-Mexico Final Is Preferred'
Fox News
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When Gold Cup futures odds first went up, the idea of a USA vs. Mexico final was quite appealing to bookmakers. With the U.S. men’s national team and El Tri on opposite sides of the bracket, that contest...
FACT CHECK: ICE Provided Full Medical Care to Guatemalan Illegal Alien with History of Child Abuse and Wanted for Homicide
Arizona Free Press
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This detainee received prenatal care, including an ultrasound and OB-GYN visit, dental care, and medication WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight about Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, a Guatemalan criminal...
Chris Hedges: Gaza’s Hunger Games – how Israel is weaponising starvation
Asia Pacific Report
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July 1, 2025
ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges Israel’s weaponisation of starvation is how genocides always end. I covered the insidious effects of orchestrated starvation in the Guatemalan Highlands during the genocidal campaign of General Efraín Ríos Montt, the...
Chris Hedges: Gaza’s Hunger Games
Consortium News
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July 1, 2025
The final impediment to the annexation of Gaza are the Palestinians themselves. They are the primary target. Starvation is the weapon of choice. Starved for Peace – by Mr. Fish. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost Israel’s weaponization of starvation is...