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The increased militarization of Guatemala has resulted in abuse and mistreatment of the people of Guatemala. [24] Militarism spreads a perception of brutality and makes it easier to access weapons, which makes the rates of domestic violence against women go up. [8] Guatemala's military has a substantial history of human rights violations. [25]
The Universidad del Istmo has a philosophy of cooperation and actively seeks to work with other institutions for the common good of society. This collaborative orientation is partly responsible for the name of the university, which aims to be an "isthmus" or land bridge that unites scientific research with professional practice, enduring societal values with innovation and creative spirit ...
Villagrán Kramer, Francisco. Biografía política de Guatemala: años de guerra y años de paz. FLACSO-Guatemala, 2004. González Davison, Fernando. El régimen Liberal en Guatemala (1871–1944). Guatemala: Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. 1987. Dosal, Paul J. Power in transition: the rise of Guatemala's industrial oligarchy, 1871–1994.
Guatemala's president and vice-president are elected on one ballot for a four-year term by the people. The Congress of the Republic (Congreso de la República) has 158 members, elected for a four-year term, partially in multi-member departmental constituencies and partially by proportional representation both using the D'Hondt method.
[4] In July 2022, Zamora was detained on charges of money laundering. The assets of the newspaper were frozen as part of the case against Zamora, and the newspaper could no longer sustain itself financially. El Periódico published its final edition on May 15, 2023. [5] [6]
Independent Guatemala was recognized on April 5, 1844, by the issuance of an exequatur to a Guatemalan Consul-General Antonío de Aycinena. Diplomatic relations with independent Guatemala were established in 1849 when Chargé d'Affaires Elijah Hise presented his credentials to the Republic of Guatemala on or shortly before January 21, 1849.
The National Women's Football League of Guatemala or Liga Nacional de Fútbol Femenino de Guatemala is the top level women's football league in Guatemala. The league was first played in the 1997 season. Record champions are Comunicaciones with six titles.
Guatemala hosted El Salvador in both nations first international match at the Estadio Parque Eric Barrondo in Guatemala City on 8 March 2020. [1] [2] The match was played on International Women's Day and it was the first ever women's test match that involved Central American countries.