Issue Mar 04-10 2026: Guatemala has expressed support for a regional effort to address organized crime while maintaining protections for human rights. This position was presented during the 195th session of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, held in Guatemala City from March 9th to 13th.

Issue Mar 04-10 2026: The party—created so that Latin America’s oldest and most powerful guerrilla group could lay down its arms and engage in politics within Congress—is coming to an end. It concludes with far less fanfare than it began.

Issue Mar 04-10 2026: Service providers note that the perception of insecurity at the entry points to the municipality—coupled with the absence of a clear response from authorities—continues to fuel concern.