AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndigenous Justice in Guatemala: Amnesty International says Guatemala’s judiciary closed criminal proceedings against four Indigenous authorities tied to peaceful protests during the October 2023 national strike, calling the cases retaliation and a step toward ending arbitrary prosecutions. Hispanic Heritage Month (Guatemala in the spotlight): With Sept. 15 marking independence anniversaries including Guatemala, Dane County (Wisconsin) recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month, theme “Unidos, Somos Más,” highlighting Hispanic and Latine contributions across schools, businesses, and nonprofits. Culture & community events: Utah plans free Hispanic Heritage Month activities featuring Latino food, music, and dance, while Southern Illinois University Carbondale kicks off campus celebrations with “Unidos, Somos Más.” Guatemala-linked human stories abroad: A judge cleared the way for a one-year-old girl to reunite with her mother in a case involving deportation to Guatemala, and ICE arrested three Guatemalan nationals in Knoxville in an identity-theft investigation. Faith, politics, and influence: A report argues evangelical Christianity’s growth across Central America—including Guatemala—has become a strategic political project tied to broader U.S. and Israeli interests.
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