Ancient Maya pyramid held royal bones burnt in "desecration" ritual
The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change.
The Light of Democracy Just Turned On in One Central American Nation
When there is a rare opportunity to support a reform-minded leader and a democratic opening, the United States and other democracies should seize it.
Donald Trump gets warning about migrants in his backyard
"Don't think for a minute that what happens at the Mexican border doesn't affect us here," said Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
Archaeologists find evidence ancient Mesoamericans drank tobacco in rituals
Vessels found in an ancient city revealed nicotine traces indicating they once contained liquid preparations of tobacco.
Archaeologists find "extremely rare" jade mask in Maya king's tomb
The discovery of the mask and other remains in the tomb, which dates to around 1,700 years ago, is "significant on several levels."
Video of spider web lightning striking a volcano goes viral
The video was shows the unusual lightning seeming to spread out above a volcano in Central America.
Guatemala president warned of 80,000 migrants headed for border: Republican
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has been a regular critic of the administration's immigration policies.
This woman's vacation snap is going viral for all the wrong reasons
"He said he thought I would look nice, which was sweet," the solo traveler told Newsweek.
Exclusive: U.S. role in notorious nickel mine deal revealed
A memo obtained by Newsweek hints at the growing U.S. effort to loosen China's stranglehold on lucrative strategic mineral markets around the world.
Amber Heard's sultry dance with 'In the Fire' crewmember goes viral
In a TikTok clip viewed more than 16 million views in a matter of days, Heard was seen pulling out her best moves while in Guatemala.
Volcanic lightning captured in incredibly rare footage
Guatemala's Fuego is one of the most active volcanoes in the region and has been erupting frequently since January 2002.
Fuego volcano erupts sending lava and ash soaring into sky above Antigua
The incident comes just one week after Stromboli in Italy and Semeru in Indonesia erupted on the same day, and two weeks after Hawaii's Mauna Loa eruption.
The mystery of the ancient Maya city that looks like a crocodile
The city—known as Nixtun-Ch'ich'—dates back more than 2,500 years.
Illinois Family Charged for Forced Labor of Two Guatemalan Minors
The three siblings "compelled the victims to provide childcare, cooking, and cleaning within the homes," according to the Department of Justice.
Three Sisters, Grandfather Killed in Crash While Visiting Family
The young women, aged 18 to 21, were from Van Nuys, California, and were with their granddad in Guatemala when their vehicle was struck in a hit-and-run.
Coastline Clogged with Plastic from One of World's Most Polluted Rivers
Shocking footage from company shows a Guatemalan beach completely engulfed in plastic waste.
U.S. Hits Cap on Temporary Work Visas As Employers Seek 11 Million Workers
The USCIS offered 35,000 additional temporary work visas on May 18. By May 25, all visas not restricted by country had been taken.
Watch As Elephant Calls for Humans To Help To Save Drowning Antelope
The Asian elephant can be seen pacing around the pool and trumpeting, calling for help, as the antelope struggles to stay afloat.
Lost Mayan City Inside Volcano Crater Explored by Archaeologists
The city sunk to the depths of the volcanic Lake Atitlán during the Late Preclassic period, following a catastrophic event.
Trump Ally to Lobby for Guatemala With Funds From Taiwan, $75K Per Month
Ballard Partners will provide Guatemala with "strategic consulting and advocacy services" for its interactions with the U.S. government and officials.
Dems Want Protection From Deportation for Migrants From These Four Nations
If the State Department and Homeland Security act on the request, individuals from Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala could get new protections.
Families of Guatemalan Crash Victims Being Extorted Amid Lack of Info
Amid a lack of official information from authorities, families of the dozens of Guatemalan migrants killed in a truck crash are facing extortion threats.
COVID Prompted 35 Percent Spike in Central Americans Who Wanted to Migrate
When the same question was asked in 2019 before the pandemic, just eight percent of respondents expressed the same desire of wanting to migrate.
Woman Who Invented McDonald's Happy Meal Dies at 87
Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño also came up with the idea of having children's birthday parties in the restaurants.
There Is No Solitary Narrative for the Border Crisis
Much like the many other crises around the globe, the border crisis is rich with human experiences.
Past 100 Days, Biden Administration is Detaining More Immigrants Every Day
President Joe Biden is in office and our government is still detaining immigrants, including family units, in ICE lock-up despite the obvious danger in the midst of a pandemic.
Mike Pence Tells Kamala Harris 'It's Time' to Visit Southern Border
Donald Trump's former VP criticized Harris while tweeting images of him visiting the border during his time in the office.
McCarthy Slams Harris Over 'Biden Border Crisis,' Cites May Encounters
The vice president told potential migrants not to come to the U.S. on a visit to Guatemala on Monday.
Democrats Say Kamala Harris' Foreign Trip Eclipsed by 'Don't Come' Comment
Harris tough talk reverberated among immigration organizations, advocates, and even Hollywood allies of the White House, with a belief that Harris trip was overshadowed by comments many believed to be aimed more at appeasing intractable Republicans than anyone else.
Border Mayors Welcome Kamala Harris' 'Do Not Come' Message
"I wholeheartedly support what [the Biden administration] is trying to do and I'm sure they're going to receive lots of criticism. But it's a long-term process, so I salute them for getting started," Mayor John Ferguson of Presidio, Texas, told Newsweek.