Guatemala’s Three Pandemics
As Guatemala waits to see if Congress will approve the latest State of Calamity proposed last week, Nestor Quixtan explains why the nighttime curfew is… Read More »Guatemala’s Three Pandemics
Guatemala
Guatemala
Land of Eternal Spring
16,9440,00
The number of people in Central America’s most populated country.
4,202
The height in meters of Tajumulco Volcano, Central America’s highest peak.
60
Percentage of indigenous population in Guatemala.
Guatemala Stories, Information, and Opinion
Guatemala President Requests New State of Calamity to Combat Covid-19
A look at the measures in the new State of Calamity requested last night by President Alejandro Giammattei to Guatemala’s legislature. Guatemala‘s legislature ended up… Read More »Guatemala President Requests New State of Calamity to Combat Covid-19
After Guatemala’s Rejection of the New State of Calamity, What Happens Now?
Guatemala’s legislature has finally delivered its verdict on President Giammattei’s latest State of Calamity, implemented in mid-August. An emphatic rejection. Nestor Quixtan asks what’s next? … Read More »After Guatemala’s Rejection of the New State of Calamity, What Happens Now?
A Brand New Guatemala State of Calamity
A new Guatemala State of Calamity went into effect over the weekend to try to combat the Delta variant of Covid sweeping through the country.… Read More »A Brand New Guatemala State of Calamity
Can a New Guatemala Tourism Bill Help Save the Sector?
Nestor Quixtan looks at a Guatemala tourism bill winding its slow way through the legislature, as Covid cases spike and vaccinations stutter. Could Bill 5857… Read More »Can a New Guatemala Tourism Bill Help Save the Sector?
“State of Prevention”: A Look at the new Guatemala Covid Restrictions
An overview of the new Guatemala Covid restrictions that went into effect this week, under the guise of a “State of Prevention”. This week, the… Read More »“State of Prevention”: A Look at the new Guatemala Covid Restrictions
Guatemala Tourism Crisis: Pushing the Panic Button
Nestor Quixtan breaks down the Guatemala tourism crisis as businesses collapse, unemployment soars, and the Covid vaccination plans collapses. Over the last year or so,… Read More »Guatemala Tourism Crisis: Pushing the Panic Button
Guatemala International Airport Closed Today Because of Ongoing Volcan Pacaya Eruption
La Aurora Airport in Guatemala closed due to Pacaya Volcano eruption, causing cancellations and delays for travelers. Debido al cambio de dirección del viento de… Read More »Guatemala International Airport Closed Today Because of Ongoing Volcan Pacaya Eruption
The www.centralamerica.com Podcast: Talking about the Guatemala Covid Response with Nestor Quixtan
The fourth episode of the www.centralamerica.com podcast where we speak to Nestor Quixtan, who needs no introduction to regular readers. He’s our “Man in Guatemala”,… Read More »The www.centralamerica.com Podcast: Talking about the Guatemala Covid Response with Nestor Quixtan
My Nine Favorite Drinks in Guatemala
Writer and traveler Ashley Halsey lists her nine favorite drinks in Guatemala. From ice-cold local beers and super-strong traditional liquors to sweet smoothies and exquisite… Read More »My Nine Favorite Drinks in Guatemala