AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGuatemala Justice Watch: A newly appointed attorney general is starting to clean up Guatemala’s captured justice system, but activists and journalists still face criminalization and key institutions remain vulnerable to corrupt interests. Maya Science Breakthrough: Archaeologists in Guatemala’s Xultun have identified Sak Tahn Waax, a Maya mathematician-astronomer, as the earliest named scientist in the Americas, adding new weight to what the Maya knew about the sky. Media Safety: A global press-safety group reports journalist murders fell sharply in the first half of 2026 (39 vs. 85), with Latin America still among the deadliest regions. U.S.-Linked Crime Crackdown: The U.S. designated 20 transnational criminal groups across the Americas as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and SDGTs, including Guatemala’s Barrio 18, aiming to cut off financial networks. Volcano Viral Moment: A Guatemala volcano erupted at sunrise in a viral clip from Acatenango, turning a dramatic natural event into a must-watch moment. Regional Security Drills: Arkansas and Guatemala’s forces trained together in a joint readiness exercise, boosting interoperability.
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