AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGuatemala’s next chapter in justice: A new attorney general, Gabriel García Luna, is trying to reset Guatemala’s Public Prosecutor’s Office after years of corruption and political interference, including a review of cases tied to former chief prosecutor María Consuelo Porras. Indigenous women & land defense: Indigenous women in South Kivu are breaking silence and organizing after training to document mining-related rights abuses and protect their territories. Culture spotlight—Kaqchikel art: Rosa Elena Curruchich’s small, hidden paintings are finally getting wider attention, with a new exhibition in Guatemala City and plans to travel abroad. International faith & Guatemala ties: The film “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” is drawing renewed interest in the priest’s Guatemala mission and martyrdom, with theater runs and radio coverage. Travel & local life: A visitor’s guide highlights Villa Nueva’s parks, churches, markets, and outdoor spots for a quick Guatemala City-area getaway. Global headlines touching Guatemalans: Deportations and ICE actions continue to affect Guatemalan nationals in the U.S., including a case involving illegal reentry after prior deportation and protests over alleged federal misconduct. Business & environment: A UN Working Group will visit Guatemala to assess how businesses handle human rights duties, including meetings with Indigenous communities and civil society.
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