tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Guatemala2026-04-01T15:12:34+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-backed-fund-supports-early-action-on-drought-in-guatemala2026-04-01T15:12:34+01:00UK-backed fund supports early action on drought in GuatemalaGuatemala has received Start Ready funding for the first time to support early action that reduces drought risks in Quiché and Baja Verapaz.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-embassy-supports-launch-of-documentary-on-protecting-the-maya-forest2026-03-09T14:12:21+00:00UK Embassy supports launch of documentary on protecting the Maya ForestThe UK Embassy in Guatemala supported the launch of a new ABC News documentary, an audiovisual piece highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve the Maya Forest, one of the most strategic and biodiverse regions in Central Ameri…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/welcome-back-to-guatemalan-chevening-scholar-2024-20252026-03-05T18:27:01+00:00Welcome Back to Guatemalan Chevening Scholar 2024–2025The British Embassy in Guatemala welcomed back Anelisse Reyes, the Guatemalan Chevening Scholar who successfully completed a Master’s in Strategic Communication at Loughborough University during the 2024–2025 academic year.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-embassy-presents-new-gedsi-analysis-for-guatemala2026-03-04T19:10:32+00:00UK Embassy presents new GEDSI analysis for GuatemalaThe British Embassy hosted the launch of the 2025 regional GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion) analysis, a comprehensive study offering new evidence to better understand the realities facing girls and yo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chevening-activities-strengthen-womens-economic-leadership-in-guatemala2026-01-27T15:38:39+00:00Chevening activities strengthen women’s economic leadership in GuatemalaThe community of Chevening Alumni in Guatemala carried out two activities focused on women’s economic participation and entrepreneurship. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-its-commitment-to-protecting-human-rights-defenders2026-01-09T16:38:36+00:00UK strengthens its commitment to protecting human rights defendersThe UK Government has published the Guiding Principles on Supporting Human Rights Defenders, reaffirming its commitment to promoting and protecting those who work to uphold fundamental rights worldwide.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-embassy-celebrates-king-charles-iiis-birthday-in-guatemala2025-12-18T17:08:30+00:00British Embassy Celebrates King Charles III’s Birthday in GuatemalaThe British Embassy in Guatemala hosted a reception to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III on 26 November 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/her-royal-highness-the-duchess-of-edinburgh-visits-guatemala2025-11-17T14:00:08+00:00Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh Visits GuatemalaHer Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh undertook a two-day visit to Guatemala from 15–16 November, focusing on themes of environmental conservation, human rights, and the empowerment of women and young people.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-guatemala-strengthen-climate-collaboration-ahead-of-cop302025-10-24T18:18:55+01:00UK and Guatemala Strengthen Climate Collaboration Ahead of COP30The British Embassy in Guatemala and the Ministry of Environment hosted a strategic workshop to prepare the Guatemalan delegation for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-officials-visit-guatemala-and-belize-to-strengthen-environmental-cooperation2025-10-22T21:50:28+01:00UK officials visit Guatemala and Belize to strengthen environmental cooperationFrom October 11 to 22, a delegation from the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) visited Guatemala and Belize to assess progress of the Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/start-fund-to-support-anticipatory-flood-response-in-guatemala2025-10-07T22:03:30+01:00Start Fund to support anticipatory flood response in GuatemalaThrough the Start Fund Network, the United Kingdom has supported the allocation of £300,000 (approximately US$402.600) to enable an anticipatory response to the risk of flooding in Guatemala.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-ambassador-commends-guatemalan-vice-minister-mayda-de-leon-for-leadership-in-violence-prevention-and-security-reform2025-09-24T21:30:42+01:00UK Ambassador Commends Guatemalan Vice Minister Mayda De León for Leadership in Violence Prevention and Security ReformThe British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, expressed support and recognition for the work of Mayda Alejandra De León Wantland, Third Vice Minister of Violence and Crime Prevention. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-meets-with-cacif-president2025-09-23T22:43:03+01:00British Ambassador Meets with CACIF PresidentBritish Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, met with Charles Bland, President of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial and Financial Associations (CACIF).tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-conap-strengthen-cooperation-for-protected-area-conservation2025-09-17T00:00:00+01:00UK and CONAP Strengthen Cooperation for Protected Area ConservationBritish Ambassador, Juliana Correa, met with CONAP Executive Secretary, Igor De la Roca, to review ongoing conservation efforts and explore new areas of collaboration. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/guatemalas-independence-day-20252025-09-12T15:28:54+01:00Guatemala’s Independence Day 2025Message from His Majesty King Charles III to the people of Guatemala on the occasion of Independence Day. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-promotes-inclusion-in-public-health-launch-of-sign-language-training-for-health-workers2025-09-10T18:54:36+01:00UK Promotes Inclusion in Public Health: Launch of Sign Language Training for Health WorkersThe UK Government, through its Embassy in Guatemala, has launched the 2025 Sign Language Course Cycle in Quetzaltenango.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-ambassador-meets-with-president-of-guatemalas-congress2025-09-05T22:45:34+01:00UK Ambassador meets with President of Guatemala’s CongressBritish Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, met with the President of Congress, Nery Ramos, to discuss governance, transparency, and potential areas for parliamentary cooperation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/guatemalan-selected-for-prestigious-chevening-scholarship2025-09-04T21:45:09+01:00Guatemalan selected for prestigious Chevening ScholarshipA distinguished Guatemalan professional is heading to the UK to pursue a fully funded master's degree through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-visits-conservation-project-in-guatemalan-verapaces2025-08-27T19:56:57+01:00British Ambassador Visits Conservation Project in Guatemalan VerapacesA UK project has achieved significant milestones as it draws to a close after working for three years in close collaboration with local partners in Alta Verapaz. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-proposals-open-data-fund-for-central-america-202520262025-08-14T09:36:38+01:00Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America 2025/2026Open call for MCF open data project, with implementation in Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador between September 2025 and March 2026.