El Quiche

Grupo Los Paisanos Group : Guatemala

100 of $2,550 raised. Started raising funds on Nov 25, 2009 The "Los Paisanos" (The Compatriots) group is from the Chimente San Jose community which is 42 kilometers from the city of Totonicapan. This is a very poor community...

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Alvaro Manuel Sapon Bulux : Guatemala

75 of $625 raised. Started raising funds on Nov 24, 2009 Don Alvaro Manuel is originally from the Cojxac district in the town of Totonicapan. He makes belts in different styles and colors. Alvaro says he learned this trade when...

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A Visit to the Chichicastenango Market

An Unforgettable Shopping Experience in the Highlands of Guatemala! The world-famous Chichicastenango market is a can't-miss part of any visit to Guatemala. Located in the traditional Guatemalan province of El Quiché, the town...

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Guatemala: The Murder of Father Rosebaugh in the Ixcán

One week after the murder of Rodrigo Rosemberg and the infamous video, another violent murder took place in the Ixcán region of Guatemala. Armed men intercepted the car carrying 5 missionaries. Shots rang out and a Roman...

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Guatemala: putting an end to the pain of uncertainty

The 1960-1996 internal armed conflict in Guatemala left tens of thousands of people dead and missing. The authorities, victims’ relatives, and various organizations are still searching for the remains of many of these people....

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Latin America better prepared for flu

WASHINGTON - Latin American nations are better prepared to handle today's H1N1 flu outbreak than five years ago when avian flu struck, the head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said Friday.

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