Latest news in Guatemala? September 22nd, 2026

Key developments in Guatemala around September 22, 2026, include:

• First U.S. Arms Shipment in Decades: Guatemala received a major shipment of U.S. military equipment, including 2,000 rifles, marking its first official arms purchase from the United States following the end of an embargo that had been in place since 1977 over human rights concerns. President Bernardo Arévalo attended the handover ceremony in Guatemala City, stating that the approximately $5 million package of weaponry and gear is intended to strengthen domestic security and combat organized crime and drug cartels.

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• Volcanic Activity: The Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) issued continuing advisories for the Fuego volcano due to ongoing ash emissions and activity monitored via satellite and webcam observations.

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