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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicGuatemala

Topic: Guatemala

US VP Harris discusses migration with Guatemalan President

The discussion focussed on Root Causes Strategy and Central America Forward initiative.

British Embassy in Guatemala celebrates ‘GREAT UK Day’

British brands and products were showcased to over 350 attendees at the festival in Guatemala.

Biden congratulates Guatemala’s new president, discusses migration issues

The two leaders met at the Los Angeles Declaration for Protection and Migration Summit.

Guatemala considering formalisation of trade ties with China, says country’s foreign minister

One of Taiwan's very few allies, Guatemala's FM said 'will continue to work with Taiwan but cannot ignore China'.

‘Attack on free speech’–Guatemala sentences journalist to 6 yrs in prison for money laundering

Jose Zamora said the case against him is ‘political persecution’ by Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei due to reporting on alleged corruption involving him and his allies.

‘Will continue to be solid diplomatic ally’ — Guatemala president pledges support for ‘Republic of Taiwan’

Guatemala is one of only 13 countries with official diplomatic ties with China-claimed Taiwan. Honduras abandoned Taipei for Beijing last month after asking for almost $2.5 billion in aid.

Taiwan strengthens ties with Guatemala after fallout with Honduras

While visiting Guatemala, Taiwan's President Tsai signed a $4 million agreement to modernize rural areas and promised to promote and increase cooperation between the two countries.

On Camera

Hindu leaders have been backward-looking. It started with Gandhi

Indian leaders take pride in 'persons of Indian origin' who run American companies. They forget that this is the result of Macaulay’s vision.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.