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The Fight for Human Rights Continues in Guatemala
A recent update from Guatemala Human Rights Commission (GHRC) highlighted the continuing struggle for human rights in the country. The update contained information on the following: Indigenous Rights Guatemala and the International Community Criminalization You can read the full update… Read More ›
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Are you interested in becoming a field volunteer with PBI?
Peace Brigades International is looking for field volunteers for their Guatemala team and Mexico team. The deadline for applications to work in Guatemala is 5th October 2025. The deadline for applications to work in Mexico is 7th September. Our friends… Read More ›
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After 13 years of resistance against mining, La Puya reaffirms its commitment to defending the territory.
Earlier this year, La Puya celebrated its 13th anniversary as a Comunidad en Resistencia in oppostion to the imposition of a gold mine on its territory. Derik Mazariegos posted an article on the celebrations in Prensa Comunitaria. On March 2,… Read More ›
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Criminalization and Judicial Terrorism against Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala
The recent arrests of two Maya leaders is emblematic of increasing repression and criminalization of Indigenous peoples by the Guatemalan state. Giovanni Batz writes in NACLA of the recent arrests of the Indigenous Maya leaders, Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán,… Read More ›
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“It saddens me that Semilla has been unable to uphold the party’s values”
Yuliana Ramazzini writes in El Faro English of the fracturing of Movimiento Semilla, the party of Bernardo Arévalo, and talks with Social anthropologist Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj, a Maya K’iche’ social anthropologist who participated more than a decade ago in… Read More ›
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GHRC – El Quetzal (Summer 2025)
The Summer 2025 edition of El Quetzal, from The Guatemala Human Rights Commission (GHRC), has recently been published. It features an interview with Eva Siomara Sosa, a former prosecutor who worked as sub-director of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Impunity… Read More ›
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Legal investigation into legitimacy of mining licenses of Montreal-based Central America Nickel in Guatemala
Rights Action has posted a translation of an article by Simon Antonio Ramon, published in Prensa Comunitaria. The piece is followed by a Rights Action commentary looking at the Corrupt government of President Giammattei, Hypocrisy in U.S. and Canada, and… Read More ›
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BTS – 2024 Year in Review
The Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network (BTS) recently published their annual review for 2024. The report not only celebrates their accomplishments over the last year, it also recognizes the incredible contributions of their partners, staff, cooperants, interns, volunteers, and donors!… Read More ›
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Indigenous Women Survivors of Guatemala’s Rape Camps Seek Justice
Forty years after surviving state violence, Maya Achi women return to court to demand justice, challenging a long legacy of impunity for crimes against humanity. Jo-Marie Burt, Paulo Estrada and Keily Colíndres write in NACLA Report about the long struggle… Read More ›
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Defence of Human Rights is sustained despite Cooptation of the Justice System
The Guatemalan Human Rights Defenders Protection Unit (UDEFEGUA) presented its 2024 Report on the Situation of Individuals, Organisations, and Communities Defending Human Rights, entitled “Impact of the Co-optation of the Justice System on the Defence of Human Rights.” It provides… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Environment ›
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GHRC – Recent Developments in Justice and Human Rights
August 17, 2026
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Ancient Maya knowledge helps Guatemalan farmers cut agrochemical use
July 27, 2026
Gender ›
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A Seed That Blossoms Over Time: Letter of Gratitude to Supporters of Santa María Tzejá Education Program
June 24, 2026
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In Guatemala’s Western Highlands, There’s Life After Deportation
March 27, 2026
Genocide ›
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Pacoj Buries Its Victims of the War in Guatemala
July 8, 2026
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GHRC – El Quetzal (Summer 2026)
July 8, 2026
Human Rights ›
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Overland couple shot dead in Guatemala after local ICE stop led to deportations
August 17, 2026
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PBI Guatemala – Applying to become a field volunteer
July 8, 2026
Justice ›
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Guatemala’s Defense Chief Thinks He Can Clean Up the Army — and Keep Trump Happy
July 8, 2026
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Opportunity to reverse criminalisation of lawyers in Guatemala following new Attorney General appointment
June 24, 2026
Land ›
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Legal logging and soaring saplings: the ‘green islands’ bucking the deforestation trend in central America
July 27, 2026
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GHRC – Recent Developments on Justice and Human Rights
April 27, 2026
Solidarity in Action ›
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After the Elections, the Debate Guatemala Keeps Putting Off
June 24, 2026
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New Attorney General Must End Criminalization
June 24, 2026