AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Response: A 7.3-magnitude quake off Mexico’s Chiapas coast rattled Guatemala and El Salvador, triggered tsunami precautions, and prompted evacuations along parts of the Pacific; Mexico reported no serious damage while Guatemala’s response included monitoring and aftershock reporting. US Immigration Accountability: A Texas federal prosecutor disclosed new details in the July 7 ICE shooting of Houston resident Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, saying officers were targeting two Guatemalan men in a similar van—fueling protests and renewed demands for transparency. Asylum Ruling: A U.S. appeals court rejected a Guatemalan man’s asylum bid tied to MS-13 extortion, ruling his experience didn’t meet refugee legal criteria. Ancient Science in Guatemala: Researchers using digital scans identified a named Maya astronomer-mathematician, Sak Tahn Waax, in wall inscriptions at San Bartolo-Xultun, linking the find to specific astronomical and calendrical calculations. Conservation Watch: Guatemala’s zoo-led program is breeding Guatemalan beaded lizards to rebuild wild populations after habitat loss and illegal pet trade pressure. Visa Policy Detail: Slovakia published its 2026 visa-free entry list, which includes Guatemala among countries eligible for visa exemptions.
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