Schneider Electric partners with United Solar Initiative to install microgrids at maternal healthcare clinics in Guatemala, providing reliable energy to improve maternal health outcomes and combat high maternal mortality rates in the region. This initiative builds upon the company’s successful microgrid deployments in Kenya, demonstrating the life-saving impact of consistent power for essential medical care.
Adriana Ruano Oliva’s Olympic gold medal in the women’s trap shooting event is a testament to resilience and the power of finding new opportunities. Despite a career-ending injury in gymnastics, she found a new passion in shooting, defying the odds to become Guatemala’s first-ever Olympic champion in the sport. Read about her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced, and her hopes for the future of shooting in Guatemala.
American Airlines employees, through their Latin Diversity Network, volunteered to revitalize an elementary school in Guatemala, renovating classrooms, playgrounds, and donating essential supplies to support the Fundaniños Foundation’s vulnerable children.
Guatemala, a Central American gem, boasts vibrant indigenous culture, stunning natural beauty, and a growing economy. Explore its visa-free travel opportunities, booming tourism, and the fascinating contrast in its economic landscape. Discover the country’s travel infrastructure and learn about the increasing outbound tourism among Guatemalans.
The Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a dazzling closing ceremony, leaving behind a legacy of thrilling sporting moments. Notably, four nations etched their names in history by securing their inaugural Olympic gold medals. Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred dominated the women’s 100 meters, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo claimed the men’s 200 meters, Dominica’s Thea LaFond triumphed in the triple jump, and Guatemala’s Adriana Ruano Oliva secured gold in the women’s trap event.
Adriana Ruano Oliva of Guatemala made history by winning the women’s trap gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Her performance, which included a Games record of 45 out of 50 targets, secured Guatemala’s first-ever Olympic gold in any sport. Italy’s Silvana Stanco claimed silver, while Australia’s Penny Smith took bronze.
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck the border region between Mexico and Guatemala on Sunday morning, causing widespread panic and minor damage. The epicenter of the quake was located just off the Pacific coast, west-southwest of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, where the Suchiate River separates the two countries. The earthquake was felt strongly in both Mexico and Guatemala, with some areas experiencing landslides and cracked walls in buildings. However, there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
Guatemalan prosecutors raided the offices of Save the Children on Thursday, April 25, 2024, following a complaint alleging the violation of migrant children’s rights. The raid came a week after the secretary general of Guatemala’s Public Ministry wrote to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asking for support in addressing allegations that Save the Children and other aid groups “could be participating in child trafficking operations.” Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche said the raid was intended to search for any documents that might support the accusations. Curruchiche and Pineda have been accused of trying to undermine the country’s democracy by participating in a failed effort to prevent anti-corruption President Bernardo Arévalo from taking power as well as hindering the anti-corruption fight in the Central American nation.
