Guatemala - Health
Key Notes: Health coverage has been estimated to be low, with more than 40% of the population receiving no access to health care...
Proposal for anti-crime tax to strengthen Guatemala's weak judicial system sparks debate
GUATEMALA CITY – A proposal to establish a temporary anti-crime tax is drawing mixed opinions in Guatemala, where the justice system is...
MS-13
The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is perhaps the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor,...
Guatemala 2015 Crime and Safety Report
Overall Crime and Safety Situation Crime Rating: Critical Crime Threats Theft and armed robbery are the most common problems...
MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and Barrio 18,...
MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Key Notes: Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and...
Country Cooperation Strategy at a Glance - Guatemala
Key Notes: Despite significant progress in the health of its population, Guatemala is still experiencing numerous health-related problems...
Life is Worth Nothing in Guatemala
There's a common phrase that Guatemalans say about violence in their country: En Guatemala, la vida no vale nada. In Guatemala, life is...
Battling Organized Crime in Guatemala
Over the past three years, Guatemala has been pursuing a unique experiment to fight organized crime and government corruption—with...
