Massive stone pyramids rise above dense forest in Tikal National Park, Guatemala. The structures stand surrounded by thick jungle and silence.

Guatemala’s civil war began with a Cold War coup backed by foreign interests. Reform was crushed in the name of anti-communism. Political repression followed almost immediately. Violence spread across ...

Natural Resources Minister Patricia Orantes said the government is trying to do a “180-degree” shift on many management ...

This early history of the Maya peoples in Mesoamerica details the art and architecture of the Preclassic period, more than ...

Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a state of siege after suspected gang members in Guatemala’s capital killed seven police officers GUATEMALA CITY -- Guatemala President Bernardo ...

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Mexico is filled with ancient wonders, including pyramids. These structures aren't just impressive piles of stone—they're windows into civilizations that thrived long before modern cities took shape.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. An intermunicipal bus plunged into a deep ravine near Totonicapán on Guatemala’s Inter-American Highway on Friday ...

Prison guards are held at Torre de Tribunales prison over their alleged role in the escape of 20 gang members in Guatemala City. (Photo by Edwin BERCIAN / AFP) Guatemalan authorities arrested a key ...

Ground-penetrating radar has helped archeologists identify buried wonders below the surface. Now, a study from Japanese and Egyptian researchers reveals the discovery of an L-shaped structure along ...

Dec. 11 (UPI) --After a series of incidents along the Guatemala-Mexico border in which suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel attacked several communities and clashed with Guatemalan troops, ...

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