Humanitarian Justice in Guatemala: President Bernardo Arévalo launched a Humanitarian Search Mechanism to locate about 45,000 people disappeared during the 36-year civil war, aiming to support families with truth, memory, and reparations. Guatemala in the Global Culture Loop: Guatemala writer Rodrigo Rey Rosa is set to appear at Cyprus’s LEA Festival alongside Spanish novelist Alejandro Palomas, highlighting how Guatemalan literature keeps crossing borders. Central America’s Tech Reality Check: A new look at Guatemala’s fintech landscape centers on remittances—how digital finance could make everyday household money flows more secure and connected. Regional Politics, Big Ripples: Colombia’s presidential runoff went to far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, a result seen as part of a wider Latin America rightward shift. Religion Under Pressure: A Pew report says more governments and societies are cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility tied in part to the Israel-Hamas war. Faith, Security, and Fear: A report on a new U.S. “War on Terror” approach frames Latin America as a focus for expanded intelligence and military pressure. Sports & Community: Beach volleyball in the Dominican Republic included Guatemala’s Paola Alvarado and Daphne Mendoza, while Father’s Day coverage spotlighted a Guatemalan father’s life in Kansas City.