Fuel Protests & Security: Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo says local politicians allegedly teamed up with drug traffickers, gangs, and organized crime to finance and inflame last week’s violent fuel-price roadblocks, blaming the spike on an international energy crisis. Indigenous Justice: Amnesty International reports Guatemala’s judiciary has closed criminal proceedings against four Indigenous leaders tied to the October 2023 national strike, calling it a step toward ending arbitrary actions. Culture & Community Events: Dover Public Library in the U.S. plans a Sept. 26 Guatemala trajes fashion show and cultural dance, while Shreve Memorial Library runs Hispanic Heritage Month crafts and movies Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Guatemala in the Spotlight Abroad: Taiwan’s vice foreign minister highlights Guatemala–Taiwan cooperation during Central America’s Sept. 15 independence celebrations in Taipei. Food & Trade Culture: Guatemala’s biggest food expo welcomed 43 Korean firms for a “K-Food Korea Pavilion,” featuring tastings and cooking shows. Media & Heritage: A Guatemala-linked creative studio, God of Gods company, says it’s advancing a feature film adaptation and publishing projects with ongoing support from FasterCapital.