AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMigration & Families: A Guatemalan mother deported after a traffic stop in South Carolina was reunited with her two young children, with help from the Guatemalan Maya Center. Her daughter showed visible distress around police, the center said. Xinka Resistance: Xinka communities continue their nine-year encampment against the Escobal mine. They have rejected its reopening and are asserting their rights in a court-ordered consultation. LGBTQ+ Rights: A pending ruling in the case of two men killed in 2024 could set a historic precedent. Seven police officers face charges, and advocates say it could be Guatemala’s first prosecution of a hate crime against LGBTQ+ people by state agents. Faith & Community: A new Latter-day Saint temple has been dedicated in Guatemala City, making it the second city outside the United States with two temples. Living Heritage: Retired U.S. school buses get a vivid second life as Guatemala’s brightly painted chicken buses, customized with repairs, religious signs and LED lights. Garifuna Culture: A new generation of performers is helping preserve Garifuna roots, according to a feature on rising cultural guardians.
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