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Guatemala

People buying and selling vegetables at a market in Guatemala is seen from above | robertharding/Alamy

Capitalism

The Nearly Free Markets of Guatemala

Guatemalans don't wait for the government's permission. They build their own markets through voluntary exchange.

Katarina Hall | 9.1.2025 6:30 AM

Roadblocks in Guatemala have led to scarcity in supermarkets | Cristina Avendaño/Fernando Chuy/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom

Protests

In Guatemala, Protests Have Brought Economic Life to a Halt

Few doubt the right of Guatemalans to protest. The challenge arises when protests exact a heavy toll on the well-being of its citizens.

Katarina Hall | 10.17.2023 12:55 PM

John Stossel is seen next to a socialist symbol and commentator Gloria Alvarez | Stossel TV

Socialism

'It's Like Stockholm Syndrome': Gloria Álvarez Is Trying To Save Latin America From Socialism

"If there is freedom, private property, rule of law, then Latin Americans thrive," says the social media star.

John Stossel | 5.3.2023 1:20 PM

ThumbOption2 | Lex Villena

Socialism

Gloria Alvarez Is Fighting Socialism in Latin America

The granddaughter of Cuban and Hungarian refugees says that political, economic, cultural, and sexual freedom are all intertwined and non-negotiable.

Nick Gillespie | 3.2.2020 10:37 AM

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Politics

Giancarlo Ibarguen, R.I.P.

Leader of Guatemalan Universidad Francisco Marroquin advocated for startup cities and libertarian ideas in Latin America.

Brian Doherty | 3.9.2016 2:08 PM

Politics

It's Too Bad We Couldn't Have Adopted Some of Those Migrant Children

Paul Feine | 7.19.2014 3:00 PM

World

The War on Drugs Ravages Central America. Meet The Volunteer Paramedics Who Clean Up the Mess

Zach Weissmueller | 6.29.2014 1:00 PM

Politics

A Ride-Along With Guatemala's Volunteer Ambulance Drivers on the Front Lines of America's Drug War

Zach Weissmueller | 6.26.2014 9:30 AM

Politics

Russia Expands Adoption Ban

Paul Feine | 3.15.2014 3:00 PM

World

Jury Resumes Deliberation in Trial of Ex-Guatemalan Soldier Accused of Lying About Role in Army Massacre on Immigration Application

Jury has decided on one of two counts already

Reason Staff | 10.1.2013 3:30 PM

World

Police, Army Crack Down on Anti-Mining Protests in Guatemala

State of emergency declared, public gatherings banned in four towns

Reason Staff | 5.2.2013 10:44 AM

Policy

Former Guatemalan Military Ruler's Genocide Trial Begins

Efrain Rios Montt denies the charges

Reason Staff | 3.19.2013 3:00 PM

World

Guatemalan Developers Build Private City

Safe heaven for the well off in a troubled country

Reason Staff | 1.8.2013 5:52 PM

Guatemala

Wanted in Belize, John McAfee Blogs That He's in Guatemala

Says getting there was difficult, will meet with Guatemalan officials shortly

Reason Staff | 12.4.2012 2:20 PM

World

Guatemalan Quake Death Toll Rises to 52

Worst quake in region since 1976

Reason Staff | 11.8.2012 1:45 PM

World

7.5 Quake Rattles Guatemala

Felt as far away as Mexico City

Reason Staff | 11.7.2012 2:23 PM

World

Guatemalan Volcanic Eruption Becomes Tourist Draw

"Let's go look at some lava!"

Reason Staff | 9.14.2012 9:00 PM

World

Guatemalan Volcano Erupts

Officials evacuate thousands

Reason Staff | 9.13.2012 4:20 PM

Policy

Hundreds of Marines in Guatemala to Fight Drug Cartel

Operation Martillo aims to target operatives of the Zetas cartel

Reason Staff | 8.29.2012 8:36 AM

Politics

You Are Now (Almost) Free to Discuss Ending the War on Drugs

Latin American leaders talk drug legalization. Will Obama join in?

Lucy Steigerwald | 4.11.2012 6:00 PM

War on Drugs

The President of Guatemala Wants to Legalize Drugs, the President of El Salvador is Okay With Talking About It

Lucy Steigerwald | 2.14.2012 5:45 PM

Employee Ownership

An ESOP Fable

What's good for the workers is good for the bosses.

Robert Rauth | 8.1.1986 12:00 PM

Guatemala

Impressions of Guatemala

Bullet-proof cars, indiscriminate violence, and cocktail parties—a first-hand look at one of Central America's trouble spots

Tibor Machan | 8.1.1981 12:00 PM

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