AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGuatemala Health: Guatemala reported 26 measles deaths and 27,145 confirmed cases as of July 5, keeping the epidemiological alert active while vaccination remains the main containment tool, with millions of doses administered through extraordinary and regular campaigns. Guatemala Culture & Food: Pepián, one of Guatemala’s oldest mestizo dishes, is celebrated for its Maya and Spanish roots—slow-cooked with roasted seeds, tomatoes, chilies, and spices, often served with rice and corn tortillas. Guatemala Lifestyle & Community: In Alta Verapaz, heavy rains and flash flooding forced evacuations affecting more than 7,000 people, with responders moving families to relatives’ homes and community shelters. Guatemala in the Diaspora: A Guatemalan bakery owner in Lake Worth Beach, Florida was taken into ICE custody after a standoff that drew a crowd; family members say he had an asylum case and valid work documents, while ICE describes a criminal history and attempted vehicle ramming. Human Rights & Faith: In Houston, a candlelight vigil for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo drew 100+ people to demand answers after DHS acknowledged he was not the intended target in the ICE operation. Sports & Inclusion: Namibia won gold at the Special Olympics Unified Soccer World Cup in Paris, with Guatemala involved in group play.
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