AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & Community: Guatemala reports 26 measles deaths and 27,145 confirmed cases as the MSPAS keeps the epidemiological alert active, leaning heavily on vaccination—about 1.5 million doses administered by June 29, including a major push for children and risk groups. Local Resilience: In Alta Verapaz, July 11 rains and flooding forced evacuations affecting 7,000+ people, with responders moving families to relatives’ homes, community spaces, and the House of Culture in Fray Bartolomé de las Casas. Culture & Food Heritage: Pepián, one of Guatemala’s oldest mestizo dishes, is spotlighted as a slow, communal stew blending Maya seed-and-chili traditions with Spanish colonial spices—often served with rice and corn tortillas. Faith & Memory: Guatemala marks the National Day Against Enforced Disappearances in Guatemala City, with families demanding answers and remains for people abducted during the internal armed conflict. Rights & Identity: Guatemala’s LGBT community files a petition with the Constitutional Court seeking to strike down a Civil Code definition of marriage limited to one man and one woman. Diaspora & Lifestyle: A Guatemalan immigrant chef opens Don Chido’s brick-and-mortar in Williamsburg, bringing modern Latin flavors to a new local spot.
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