September 15th commemorates Guatemala Independence Day; the nation’s freedom from Spanish rule.

This vibrant national holiday is filled with colorful parades, concerts, and civic campaigns that showcase rich cultural heritage. Join in the festivities, explore local cuisines, and experience the full splendor of Guatemalan culture. 

Four other Central American nations—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua—also celebrate their independence on this exact date

This report provides updated estimates of family living expenses and living wage for rural areas in the Central Departments of Guatemala. This region focuses on agriculture, particularly on coffee.

The update for June 2024 takes into account price inflation since the original Anker living wage study carried out in September 2016 (Voorend, Anker and Anker, 2016).

Living on One Dollar is a 2021 film and journey that follows a group’s experience living on $1 a day for two months in rural Guatemala.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

https://gsp.yale.edu/case-studies/guatemala/maps-satellite-images/deforestation-ixil-triangle

Article on the genocide of five indigenous Mayan groups