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Guatemala Legal Battle: Joseph Budna’s constitutional claim against the Guatemalan state survived a government bid to dismiss it, with a judge saying the dispute is “live” and should be fully heard at trial—though Budna says he still wants the people behind a reported kidnapping held accountable. Public Safety: Authorities report a sharp rise in “virtual kidnapping” extortion schemes, including “gota a gota” phone/social-media scams that pressure victims into rapid bank transfers. Regional Security: Haiti’s prime minister visited the Gang Suppression Force base, signaling a push for faster deployment and “concrete results” against armed groups. Payments & Trade: RS2 expanded its Latin America processing deal, adding Guatemala to both acquiring and issuing services. Aid & Rights: Human Rights Watch says recent U.S. foreign-aid cuts damaged global human rights work, including in Guatemala. Culture & Community: The Garden’s Edge helped lead a ceremonial amaranth planting at UWC in Montezuma, tying heritage seeds to Indigenous identity.

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