AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCross-Border Tourism: Guatemalan and Belizean tour operators met with border officials to discuss smoother crossings, aiming to make it easier for visitors to include both countries in one trip. Maya Heritage: Archaeologists deciphering inscriptions at a newly identified Maya city in Campeche, Mexico, uncovered records of regional conflict and a ruler named “Bat.” The site lies near Guatemala’s border. Ancient Environment: New research links cinnabar used at ancient Maya sites to mercury contamination in nearby lakes that lasted for centuries. Indigenous Rights: Guatemala is facing a human rights court case over the violent eviction of Indigenous communities. Culture in the Capital: Guatemala City is preparing to celebrate the 15th edition of Museum Night, bringing museums into the spotlight. Religion: A new regional survey finds Catholic identification in Latin America has fallen from 80% to 55% over three decades, alongside growth in evangelical affiliation and people identifying with no religion.
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