Guatemala is one of the countries in Central America with incredibly rich cultural heritage and natural resources, yet it has faced deep historical injustices, mainly in the rights to land among its Indigenous peoples. There are over 20 different Indigenous groups in Guatemala, from the Maya, GarÃfuna, and Xinka among others, and these communities have … Read more
Water is a human right and one of the basic building blocks of health and development. Yet, so many are denied access to clean water. No area has proven more hazardous than Guatemala in recent times. Many challenges face the country in providing clean and safe water for its citizenry, mainly because of environmental degradation, … Read more
Education has been the core of every country’s development, but especially for developing nations like this- where socio-economic-related issues make existing inequalities worse. Such is the case of Guatemala, a country known for its warm culture, history, and a diversified population, which has always appeared to be an item of concern regarding the mainstream education … Read more
Introduction Guatemala, a country with a long and beautiful cultural history, is facing several challenges related to offering accessible and quality health care to its citizens. Despite all the efforts made at the governmental level to reform the health system, barriers to care still remain within the geographic, economic, and social context. These ones are … Read more