AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Human Rights: The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will visit Guatemala from Aug. 18–28, meeting ministries, Indigenous communities, civil society, and businesses across Guatemala City plus Quetzaltenango, San Marcos, Suchitepéquez, Escuintla, and Santa Rosa, with a press conference on Aug. 28. Immigration & Families: A new opinion piece condemns U.S. policies targeting immigrant children, arguing protections under the Reno v. Flores settlement are being dismantled as unaccompanied minors face detention and deportation. Faith & Culture: “American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” continues to spark attention around Blessed Stanley Rother’s return to Guatemala despite death threats, with a documentary release and church reflections highlighting his mission among Indigenous communities. Local Environment: In Jalapa, rural Xinca villagers tackle plastic waste through community cleanups and workshops led by environmental health promoters, aiming to cut plastic burning’s health harms for women and children. Sports/Community: Guatemala’s cultural scene also gets a nod via regional travel and arts coverage, including a call for events and performances across the Americas.
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