[Español a continuación] In Guatemala, even in the darkest and most painful moments, life is sustained collectively. Solidarity, mutual support, and the simple act of showing up for one another provide the strength to continue. Sharing, accompanying, and moving forward together is not only a response to adversity—it is [...]
The page turns on the Gregorian calendar, but time — like memory and resistance — moves to its own rhythm. Still, the opening of 2026 invites us to pause, take a breath, and thank you for continuing to walk alongside NISGUA, for your trust, and for the commitment that [...]
[Español a continuación] Every November 1st, giant kites fill the skies over cemeteries across Guatemala. These barriletes gigantes—intricately decorated with vibrant colors and ancestral symbols—rise as bridges between worlds, carrying messages to those who have passed. In Maya cosmovision, death is not an ending but a continuation, and [...]
Unofficial translation by the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA). You can find the original statement in Spanish further below. TO THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC OPINION: On this January 3, 2026, we strongly condemn and repudiate the actions and policies of U.S. President Donald Trump [...]