‘Hostages’ in Guatemala: The Fight for 140 Children

Guatemalan courts are struggling to free 140 children from the extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor, despite evidence of abuse. Israeli relatives of the children are demanding global intervention to save them. In a quiet courtroom in Guatemala, the fate of 140 …

Guatemala, the Maya Train’s next stop: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

President Claudia Sheinbaum missed her Wednesday morning press conference as she traveled to Honduras to attend the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Tegucigalpa. But on Thursday morning she was back in Mexico City …

Teotihuacán altar found in Guatemala reveals the reach of Mexico City’s forebearers

A 1,600-year-old altar discovered in the heart of Tikal, Guatemala, offers striking evidence of the intricate and often contentious relationship between Maya society and the ancient metropolis of Teotihuacán. According to a study published this week in the …

Mayfield gun charges for two men from Mexico, Guatemala

By West Kentucky Star staff Apr. 10, 2025 | 01:43 PM | MAYFIELD A man from Guatemala and another from Mexico are facing a gun charge in western Kentucky in connection with a death investigation. According to the federal criminal complaint, 22-year-old …

Unaccompanied minor from Guatemala rescued from Baldwin County home; FBI credits Trump administration

MOBILE — A nine-year-old Guatemalan boy was rescued from a home in Baldwin County as FBI Mobile agents were searching for another child. Officials said they were attempting to locate another unaccompanied minor on Monday when they discovered the child …

What an ancient altar found in Tikal, Guatemala, proves

Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 2 April-8 April 2025 (...

Wed, 9 Apr 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported ongoing, high-level eruptive activity at Santa Maria's Santiaguito dome complex during 2-8 April with continuing lava …

Mariposa Museum presents ‘Treasures of Guatemala’

The winter exhibit at the Mariposa Museum, “Treasures of Guatemala,” brings the colors of the tropics to Peterborough. The exhibit is open through July. The Mariposa Museum is open Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $10, $8 …

Volunteers bring dental aid to rural Guatemala

Every year, countless individuals in underserved communities around the world suffer from untreated dental issues due to a lack of access to care.  In Guatemala, where dental resources are scarce, the Hirsche Smiles Foundation has made a significant impact …

Ancient Altar Found in Guatemala Reveals Maya and Teotihuacan Cultural Connection

A limestone altar linked to the ancient Teotihuacan civilization stands at a recently excavated site in Tikal National Park, Guatemala. Credit: Lorena Paiz Aragón et al. / CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 An ancient limestone altar has been discovered in northern …