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Seven held in Guatemalan lawyer's death

Guatemalan authorities said they arrested seven men Friday in connection with the May 10 slaying of lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg, who left behind a videotape saying that if anything happened to him, President Alvaro Colom would be responsible.

Guatemala declares calamity as food crisis grows

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom has declared a state of national calamity because so many citizens do not have food or proper nutrition.

Guatemalan leader should step aside during inquiry, foe says

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom should leave office during the investigation into whether he was connected to three recent slayings, his 2007 presidential opponent said Thursday.

Guatemala rejects allegations of role in lawyer's death

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom has dismissed an allegation that he was behind the death of a lawyer who left a video blaming the president if anything happened to him.

Mics, cameras found in Guatemalan presidential palace

Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom said Friday that government prosecutors are trying to determine who put microphones and video cameras in the presidential palace.

Guatemalan cabinet ministers killed in helicopter crash

A helicopter carrying two Guatemalan cabinet ministers crashed Friday in the northern part of the country, killing all four people aboard, a presidential spokesman said.

Guatemala's Colom takes office

Guatemala's first leftist president in 50 years, Alvaro Colom, took office Monday with a pledge to help the poor.

Center-left wins presidential elections in Guatemala

Alvaro Colom of the center-left National Union of Hope party was declared Monday the official victor in Sunday's presidential election.

Time.com: Violence Haunts Guatemala's Election

Battered by rising crime, many voters are turning again to the get-tough promise of a military man

Crime, immigration issues dominate Guatemala debate

Guatemalan voters saw the top five top candidates in their country's presidential race square off in a historic debate Thursday evening, a contrast to the violence and name-calling that has marred the campaign in recent months.

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