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PBI-Guatemala accompanies the Indigenous Community of San Francisco Quezaltepeque at religious procession | Peace Brigades International-Canada

On December 31, 2025, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted on social media: “Last week, in our last accompaniment of the year, PBI accompanied the Indigenous Community of San Francisco Quezaltepeque during the traditional procession of the Child God. The day was full of singing and spirituality, and it featured the presence of stewards from different communities, who joined in an act of solidarity and brotherhood. The proces…Social Media · Chiquimula Read Article

They Capture a Man Suspected of Assaulting His Grandmother and Brother with a Hammer.

The National Civil Police (PNC) reported on the capture of a 28-year-old man, allegedly responsible for assaulting his grandmother and brother with a hammer in an incident that occurred in the Valle Nuevo colony, Chiquimula. According to the police, the detainee was identified as Jemmy, who was apprehended following a citizen complaint that allegedly assaulted his 80-year-old grandmother and his 30-year-old brother. Authorities reiterated the ca…Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Preacher Murdered Returning From Religious Event · Global Voices

Photo: Asociación de Bomberos Agua Blanca In the early hours of this Monday, December 29, the lifeless body of a man was located inside a vehicle that was overturned at kilometer 212, of route that leads from Agua Blanca to Ipala. Municipal Departmental Firefighters were alerted by elements of the National Civil Police (PNC), who noticed the scene when they were doing a citizen security tour. Photo: Asociación de Bomberos Agua Blanca Identified …Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Truck Assault Leaves Several Wounded After Exchange of Shots

An armed assault on the crew of a truck left several people wounded by a gun projectile at 7th Avenue and 2nd Street in Chiquimula. According to Volunteer Firefighters, two armed men intercepted the unit and attacked the occupants, then fled. Subsequently, one of the workers and the vehicle security guard started a chase, which resulted in an exchange of fire in the Minerva colony sector. National Civil Police agents intervened after hearing the…Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Pnc Repels Armed Attack in Chiquimula; Two Alleged Wounded Assailants and One Civilian Dies in Custody

With information from @PNCdeGusemala The National Civil Police (PNC) repelled an armed attack and managed to neutralize and capture two alleged criminals on the afternoon of this day, in an operation developed between 11 and 12 avenue of zone 1 of Chiquimula. According to the official report, agents of the 23 Police Station intercepted [...]Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Found Lifeless Body of Disabled Man Who Was Missing

Photo: Felícito Gutiérrez/Forza Informativa Azteca The morning of this Thursday, December 11, a lifeless body was located in an advanced state of decomposition on the road leading to the village La Laguna, in the jurisdiction of Chiquimula. According to reports, a wood picker was the one who made the finding while working so alerted authorities. The victim was identified by relatives as: Emerson Gamaliel Javiel Compá, 41 years old. He was missin…Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

11 Municipalities Declared Free of Land Floors

The authorities of the Mano a Mano Program reported that 11 municipalities of the country were declared free of land floors. President Bernardo Arévalo, together with the Ministry of Social Development (Mides), confirmed during a visit to San Jacinto, Chiquimula, that more than 50,000 households received concrete floors in the last year, reaching the target set for 2025. The authorities stressed that replacing land floors with concrete contribut…Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Edwin chavarría, the Guatemalan Pilgrim of the Christ of Esquipula Who Travels Panama

Chavarría, a pilgrim scout from Esquipula, assures that his mission is to promote devotion to the Christ of Esquipulas and document expressions of faith along the way.Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Tragedy in Chiquimula: 5 Dead and Several Injured in Traffic Accident

Photo: video capture/social networks A picop vehicle carrying around 15 passengers starred in a heavy traffic accident on the morning of Monday, December 8. The incident took place on the turn of El Tribilín, 200 km in the jurisdiction of Camotán, Chiquimula, when the vehicle lost control and overturned. Videos on social networks show several passengers injured on the pavement and at least five people are reported dead. Among the victims, are ch…Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

Ten Indigenous Defenders Acquitted of Allegedly Holding Mine Workers Hostage in Guatemala

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Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan court on Thursday acquitted ten Indigenous defenders who were on trial for allegedly detaining mine workers during a protest against mining operations in an eastern department of the country. The defenders are Ch'orti' Maya Indigenous leaders from the municipality of Olopa in the department of Chiquimula.Chiquimula · Chiquimula Read Article

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PBI-Guatemala accompanies the Indigenous Community of San Francisco Quezaltepeque at religious procession | Peace Brigades International-Canada

They Capture a Man Suspected of Assaulting His Grandmother and Brother with a Hammer.

Preacher Murdered Returning From Religious Event · Global Voices

Truck Assault Leaves Several Wounded After Exchange of Shots

Pnc Repels Armed Attack in Chiquimula; Two Alleged Wounded Assailants and One Civilian Dies in Custody

Found Lifeless Body of Disabled Man Who Was Missing

11 Municipalities Declared Free of Land Floors

Edwin chavarría, the Guatemalan Pilgrim of the Christ of Esquipula Who Travels Panama

Tragedy in Chiquimula: 5 Dead and Several Injured in Traffic Accident

Ten Indigenous Defenders Acquitted of Allegedly Holding Mine Workers Hostage in Guatemala

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PBI-Guatemala accompanies the Indigenous Community of San Francisco Quezaltepeque at religious procession | Peace Brigades International-Canada

They Capture a Man Suspected of Assaulting His Grandmother and Brother with a Hammer.

Preacher Murdered Returning From Religious Event · Global Voices

Truck Assault Leaves Several Wounded After Exchange of Shots

Pnc Repels Armed Attack in Chiquimula; Two Alleged Wounded Assailants and One Civilian Dies in Custody

Found Lifeless Body of Disabled Man Who Was Missing

11 Municipalities Declared Free of Land Floors

Edwin chavarría, the Guatemalan Pilgrim of the Christ of Esquipula Who Travels Panama

Tragedy in Chiquimula: 5 Dead and Several Injured in Traffic Accident

Ten Indigenous Defenders Acquitted of Allegedly Holding Mine Workers Hostage in Guatemala

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