Jun 04 Guatemala volcanic eruption kills at least 62 By Sonia Pérez D., Associated Press A fiery volcanic eruption in south-central Guatemala sent lava flowing into rural communities, killing at least 25 as rescuers struggled to reach people where homes and roads were charred and blanketed with ash. Continue reading
May 16 Following U.S. lead, Guatemala moves embassy to Jerusalem By Aron Heller, Associated Press JERUSALEM — Guatemala festively opened its new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so after the United States, and giving Israel a diplomatic boost as it faces international criticism for the deadly violence on the… Continue reading
Mar 08 This group helps women earn an income and rise up in male-dominated societies By Larisa Epatko “The woman becomes more of a breadwinner and it enhances the entire family’s well-being,” including education for their children and more nutritious meals on the table, said Kate Schecter, World Neighbors' president and chief executive officer. Continue reading
Apr 15 Inside Casa Alitas, the Arizona safe house for Central American families seeking asylum By Joshua Barajas Artwork drawn and colored by children hang in almost every room of the house, thanking Casa Alitas (Spanish for “wings”) for its charity. Continue reading
Mar 12 Death toll in Guatemala children’s shelter fire rises to 40 By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The death toll in a fire at a Guatemalan children's shelter rose to 40 on Sunday. The fire began when mattresses were set ablaze during a protest by residents at the overcrowded youth shelter. Continue reading
Jan 29 U.S. placement program failed to protect child migrants from trafficking, Senate panel says By Mary Clare Jalonick and Garance Burke, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Migrant children in the government's care fell prey to human trafficking after the Health and Human Services Department failed to protect them, according to a bipartisan congressional investigation released Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 08 Update: Honduran woman profiled in NewsHour story granted new hearing to seek refuge in U.S. By John Carlos Frey, Stephen Fee A 19-year-old domestic abuse victim from Honduras, profiled two weeks ago on PBS NewsHour Weekend, will receive another opportunity to seek refuge in the United States. Continue reading
Sep 29 How one Guatemalan family joined Alaska’s small Hispanic community By Alaska Public Media For Kimberly Mejía Gúzman and her five siblings, moving from Guatemala to Anchorage, A.K. meant the promise of new opportunities -- but it also meant leaving their home behind. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 4:50 Why Guatemalans rose up against government corruption By PBS News Hour On Thursday, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina was forced to resign. By the afternoon, he was in court, accused of taking part in a multi-million dollar bribery operation, and then he spent the night in jail. Judy Woodruff takes a… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 54:24 PBS NewsHour full episode September 4, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, a look at how August’s labor report may impact the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates. Also: Guatemala’s president resigns and heads to prison on corruption charges, a tale of two Scandinavian countries responding the… Continue watching