Guatemala Independence & Culture Diplomacy: Guatemala’s embassies in Qatar joined Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras to reaffirm ties with Doha during the 205th independence anniversary reception, spotlighting trade, tourism, education and food security. Indigenous Memory & Arts: Dover Public Library in the U.S. hosts Guatemalan author Patricia Grace King on Sept. 30, discussing “Those Who Vanish,” a short-story collection on disappearances during Guatemala’s civil conflict. Museums & Shared Heritage: Santo Domingo hosts the 12th Ibero-American Museum Meeting (Sept. 14–16), with Guatemala among 17 Ibero-American countries shaping the Declaration of Santo Domingo under “Shared Heritages, Common Futures.” Local Spotlight: A home tour in Antigua Guatemala highlights a 17th-century convent stable turned family retreat, keeping heritage living. Cultural Community & Identity: A Central American Day celebration in San Pedro brings regional independence anniversaries to the island through food, music and performances. Current Affairs in Guatemala: President Bernardo Arévalo says fuel-price protests turned violent after local politicians allegedly colluded with drug traffickers and gangs to destabilize his government. Health & Youth Trauma Care: The American Psychological Foundation names Yahaira I. Márquez for a Direct Action Visionary Grant to expand trauma-focused therapy training for children and caregivers in Guatemala.