U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
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Guatemalan national extradited to Miami faces federal cocaine conspiracy charge
A Guatemalan national, Roberto Carlo Giron Hernandez, also known as “Gordo” and “RC,” has been extradited to the United States to face federal charges related to a cocaine trafficking conspiracy.
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U.S. Embassy announces federal benefits unit visit for Social Security services in September
Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will be in Guatemala City from September 22 to 24, 2025, to provide services related to U.S. Social Security benefits.
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U.S. donates mobile emergency panel bridge to boost disaster response in Guatemala
The United States has donated a mobile, reusable panel bridge to Guatemala to help improve the country's disaster and emergency response capabilities.
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U.S. updates nonimmigrant visa interview waiver rules effective September 2025
Beginning September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will change the eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers.
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U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks proposals for cafeteria services
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has announced a solicitation for cafeteria services.
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U.S. Embassy in Guatemala seeks proposals for beverage services agreement
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has announced a solicitation for beverage services.
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U.S. Embassy warns Americans about increased gang violence threat in Guatemala City
U.S. citizens in Guatemala City have been warned of a heightened risk of inter-gang violence in commercial areas of Zone 16.
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Guatemalan ex-mayor appears in U.S. court on drug trafficking conspiracy charge
Romeo Ramos Cruz, a former mayor in Guatemala, appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after being extradited from Guatemala on August 4.
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U.S. issues earthquake preparedness guidelines for Americans in Guatemala
The U.S. Department of State has issued a reminder to American citizens about earthquake preparedness in Guatemala, including Guatemala City, due to the region's seismic activity along major fault lines like the Motagua and Chixoy-Polochic faults.
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ICE signs SAFE Task Force agreement with Guatemala to enhance fugitive removals
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) has signed an agreement with Guatemalan law enforcement to enhance cooperation in the identification, detention, and removal of fugitives.
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Fuego volcano eruption prompts evacuations; U.S citizens advised caution
Guatemala's National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology, and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) has reported a significant increase in volcanic activity from the Fuego volcano.
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U.S. citizens alerted about Guatemala's rainy season amid predicted active hurricane activity
The U.S. Department of State has issued an alert to American citizens regarding the onset of the rainy and hurricane seasons in Guatemala.
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Six convicted in deadly human smuggling case involving transnational operation
A human smuggling operation that resulted in death has led to the conviction of six individuals, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
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Admiral Holsey visits Guatemala for strategic talks with leaders
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to visit Guatemala City on Wednesday, May 21.
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U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Antigua Guatemala on June 10
The U.S. Embassy's American Citizens Services unit has announced passport services for U.S. citizens in Antigua Guatemala on June 10, 2025.
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Multinational exercise CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025 begins in Guatemala
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Guatemalan Ministry of Defense are set to co-host the multinational exercise CENTAM GUARDIAN 2025 from May 12-23 in various locations across Guatemala.
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U.S. Embassy Guatemala announces Social Security services from May 19-22, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala has announced that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Office will be visiting Guatemala City to provide services related to U.S. Social Security benefits.
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U.S. and Guatemala collaborate on cybersecurity review discovering threats linked to China
The Government of Guatemala, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, has concluded a joint cybersecurity review of Guatemalan government networks.
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U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City's American Citizens Services unit has announced passport services for U.S. citizens in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Coban on April 22 and 24
The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizens Services unit has announced plans for passport application services in Coban.