Tag Archives: Guatemala

Guatemalan Indians Work on Chiapas Banana Plantations

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Allan Wall

A recent English-language article in Spain’s El País is entitled Indigenous Guatemalans denounce exploitation on Mexican farms: ‘Bananas are worth more than us’. It’s about Guatemalans working on banana plantations in the Mexican state of Chiapas (bordering Guatemala). From the … Continue reading →

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Remittances from the U.S. to Mexico

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Allan Wall

Remittances are funds sent by migrants to their home country. After India, Mexico is the second-largest recipient country of remittances in the world. Most of that money is sent by Mexicans in the United States. About 40% of it is … Continue reading →

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Altar Discovery Points to Tikal-Teotihuacan Relationship

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Allan Wall

The discovery of an altar at the Maya site of Tikal in Guatemala may shed more light on the relationship between Tikal and Teotihuacan. Or does it pose more questions than it answers? Tikal was part of the Maya culture … Continue reading →

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The Maya Train

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Allan Wall

The Maya Train (Tren Maya), a project begun during the previous administration of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), was recently completed. Here’s a photo of the Maya Train in the Merida station: The Maya Train is located in the Yucatan … Continue reading →

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Mexicans Cross Into Guatemala to Escape Cartel Violence; Guatemalan Army Reinforces Border

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Allan Wall

Mexico and Guatemala share a 541-mile border. Most of the crossings of this border are from the Guatemalan side into Mexico. Now there is a movement the other way which hasattracted the attention of the Guatemalan government. The Sinaloa cartel … Continue reading →

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