Guatemala City

6.8-magnitude quake hits Guatemala, second in eight days

San Marcos was hit by earthquakes in 2012 and 2014 that left dozens dead.

Jun 22, 2017, 19:26 PM IST

Thirteen killed in Guatemala prison riot: Authorities

Thirteen people were killed in a prison riot in Guatemala, among them the former soldier imprisoned for killing a Roman Catholic bishop almost two decades ago, authorities said late on Monday.

Jul 19, 2016, 06:57 AM IST

Earthquake shakes buildings in Guatemala City

 An earthquake shook buildings in Guatemala City on Monday evening, according to a Reuters witness.

Dec 08, 2015, 04:38 AM IST

Nearly 100 killed in Guatemala landslide, hundreds missing

Hundreds of people were still missing, three days after the landslides suddenly hit, raising the prospect that the number of people who perished in the disaster could rise much higher.

Oct 05, 2015, 05:56 AM IST

Hope fades for finding survivors of Guatemala mudslide

Authorities said about 300 people may still be missing.

Oct 05, 2015, 03:01 AM IST

Guatemalan mudslide death toll reaches 56, hundreds missing

At the search site, workers with dogs labored without rest, halting only when a long whistle sounded, testing if anyone was still alive under the mud and debris.

Oct 04, 2015, 06:33 AM IST

30 dead, hundreds missing in Guatemala landslide

Rescue workers, police, soldiers and neighbours clawed away at the mud and debris searching for survivors all day yesterday. Families reported receiving text messages from people they believed to still be trapped.

Oct 03, 2015, 08:02 AM IST

Guatemala presidential candidate quits race alleging fraud

Conservative Manuel Baldizon has withdrawn from Guatemala`s presidential race with a comedian who made his name playing a simpleton who almost becomes president in pole position to leGad the Central American country.

Sep 15, 2015, 14:31 PM IST