[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 [...]

[Español abajo] September marks the month when Guatemala celebrates its independence—but for many communities, the promise of freedom remains unfulfilled. Indigenous People, environmental defenders, and social movements continue facing systemic racism, inequality, and criminalization. [...]

As August comes to a close in Guatemala, the canícula — the midsummer dry spell — gives way to the return of the rains. These waters are vital for the milpa, the traditional fields [...]

July holds special meaning in Guatemala, marked by “El Día Fuera del Tiempo” (The Day Beyond Time), on the 25th—a sacred close to the Maya Calendar’s 13 moons and 364 days, inviting reflection, [...]

[Español a continuación] Dear NISGUA friends, In June’s Solidarity Update, we’re honored to share stories from Guatemala that speak to the power of memory, resistance, and community. From Indigenous gatherings that honor past struggles, [...]