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ILYA sets ‘Apolitical Intellectuals’ to a modern tune, as he remembers the life of the Guatemalan revolutionary poet.

22 Jan 2021 1 minute read

This article is almost three years old.

Cartoon history: Otto René Castillo

ILYA sets ‘Apolitical Intellectuals’ to a modern tune, as he remembers the life of the Guatemalan...

16 Jun 2019 7 minute read

This article is more than four years old.

Guatemala’s anti-landlord, indigenous feminists: ‘healing is political’

Indigenous feminists in Guatemala encourage women to speak out against male violence, and to heal and defend themselves as...

8 Sep 2015 4 minute read

This article is more than eight years old.

Is the end in sight for corruption in Guatemala?

Jackie McVicar looks at the country’s long road to elections and political recovery.

21 May 2015 3 minute read

This article is more than eight years old.

The president must go!

Guatemalans are demanding that their corrupted leaders be removed, reports Sandra Cuffe.

10 Sep 2014 3 minute read

This article is more than nine years old.

The Western way isn’t always the best way

Development – when forced onto poor countries – is a dangerous concept, argues Amit Singh.

5 Jun 2014 5 minute read

This article is more than nine years old.

Spinning gold: the ‘happy’ story of Canadian mining

What world are Goldcorp’s shareholders living in, wonders Emilie Teresa Smith as she sits in on their AGM.

4 Sep 2013 4 minute read

This article is more than ten years old.

Living on One – the reality of a dollar-a-day existence

Struggling to understand the meaning of poverty, four students took on a challenge, with unforeseen consequences, writes...

20 Aug 2013 3 minute read

This article is more than ten years old.

A worldwide water revolution starts in Guatemala

Clean water for millions – thanks to a man called Fernando. Anna Bevan reports.

Guatemalan living in darkness to bring light to others

13 Mar 2013 3 minute read

This article is more than ten years old.

Guatemalan living in darkness to bring light to others

Juan Rodriguez wants to raise $50,000 to bring affordable light to the poor. Anna Bevan explains.

Otto Pérez Molina and the Mexican drug cartels: one year on

14 Feb 2013 3 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Otto Pérez Molina and the Mexican drug cartels: one year on

Guatemala’s president promised to reduce drug trafficking, but his success is questionable, says Anna Bevan...

21 Dec 2012 2 minute read

This article is almost 11 years old.

Is this the end of the world?

Anna-Claire Bevan says 21 December Doomsday hype could cause tension between the Guatemalan government and...

7 Sep 2012 3 minute read

This article is more than 11 years old.

Braille newspaper makes history

To mark International Literacy Day on 8 September Anna-Claire Bevan looks at how a new Guatemalan publication...

Reading between the lines: journalism in Guatemala

15 Aug 2012 3 minute read

This article is more than 11 years old.

Reading between the lines: journalism in Guatemala

It’s a game of self-censorship, says Anna Bevan – especially for women.

1 May 2012 3 minute read

This article is more than 11 years old.

Country Profile: Guatemala

The country's unequal wealth distribution and rapid population growth have made it one of the poorest in Latin America, writes...

27 Mar 2012 3 minute read

This article is more than 11 years old.

How to nail a dictator

A new film is testament to ‘never giving up’, as Anna Bevan reports from Guatemala.

24 Nov 2011 2 minute read

This article is almost 12 years old.

Time’s up for Guatemala’s ex-president

Accused of money-laundering and fraud, Alfonso Portillo’s luck could be running out, explains Anna Bevan.

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