AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndigenous Rights & Activism: A live webinar on June 16 will spotlight Xinka People’s resistance to the Escobal mine, marking over 15 years of peaceful encampment and discussing the 2025 decision to deny consent for reopening amid an ongoing court-ordered consultation. Culture & Faith: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa ordained four priests at the Church of the Twelve Apostles, including Guatemalan seminarian Adolfo René De León Salguero, on the eve of Corpus Christi. Agroecology & Heritage: In Guatemala’s highlands, farmers are reviving Maya-rooted biopesticides to cut back on costly agrochemicals, supported by World Neighbors. Community & Migration: A Guatemalan community in Los Angeles reflects on a 2025 CBP raid that still leaves undocumented residents living with fear. Sports & Identity: Guatemalan midfielder Cristian Roldan’s World Cup story highlights how diaspora roots connect to Guatemala and the region. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Cristina has Central America on alert, with Guatemala expecting the heaviest rain along the coast, Altiplano, and eastern valleys.
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