Latest news in Guatemala? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
- Dismissal of Terrorism Charges Against Indigenous Leaders: A Guatemalan court dismissed terrorism, sedition, and criminal prosecution charges against four prominent Indigenous leadersincluding Vice Minister of Energy and Mines Luis Pacheco and representatives from the 48 Cantones of Totonicapán and the Indigenous Mayor’s Office of Sololá. The charges originated from their participation in the 2023 mass demonstrations that defended President Bernardo Arévalo’s electoral victory against judicial interference. NAMPA
- Fuel Price Unrest and Road Blockades: The Arévalo administration has been negotiating measures to mitigate social discontent and transport strikes driven by rising fuel prices. Business associations and the private sector have urged the government to ensure free transit following episodic road blockades across major transport corridors. LatinNews+ 1
- 2027 National Budget Submission: Executive officials recently submitted the draft 2027 national budget proposal to Congress, initiating legislative debates centered on public infrastructure spending, anti-corruption safeguards, and social development allocations.
- Party Realignment Ahead of Future Elections: Following legal challenges against the ruling Movimiento Semilla, new political party factions and splinter groups have initiated formal registry processes with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal in preparation for upcoming electoral cycles.