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Guatemala Speaks Out: No Asylum Deal With US, President Says Nation Was Never Even Consulted
In a shocking turn of events, Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo has firmly denied claims about any asylum deal with the United States, leaving many confused and asking, “What’s really going on?” The news came after several reports suggested...

USA men's soccer vs. Guatemala in Gold Cup semifinals: How to watch Wednesday
After a quarterfinals scare against Costa Rica, the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is back in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals. USMNT advanced 4-3 on penalties to avoid falling victim to a massive upset against Costa Rica this past...

Yet Another Mortgage Company Is Marketing Home Loans To Illegal Aliens
A mortgage lending company is marketing its loans to illegal aliens across the country, promising to “empower non-citizens” as it profits from the fallout of America’s border crisis. Amres, a Pennsylvania-based company, offers loans across the...
Guatemala stuns Canada in penalty shootout to reach Gold Cup semis
Guatemala pulled off a major upset to book their spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinals, edging out Canada 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw on Sunday. José Morales scored the decisive penalty that sealed Guatemala's place...

For Guatemala, Gold Cup semifinal against USMNT is a historic homecoming
The United States Men’s National Team is set to face Guatemala in a tense Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday in St. Louis. The game is a big deal for the USMNT. After kicking off the summer with a pair of sobering losses to Turkiye (2-1) and...

Guatemala overcomes Canada in shootout, wins CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal at U.S. Bank Stadium
Minnesota United forward Tani Oluwaseyi surely had some friends in the crowd at Canada’s CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Guatemala. He was repping the northern neighbor in front of local Loons fans, after all.But on Sunday, Oluwaseyi might...

Guatemala Upsets Canada in Gold Cup Quarterfinals
Minneapolis, Minnesota — Guatemala advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after defeating Canada 6-5 in a dramatic penalty shootout on June 29 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time....

Guatemala beats Canada on penalty kicks in Gold Cup quarterfinal thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Morales sent Guatemala to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the clincher over Canada in a 6-5 penalty-kick decision after a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Rubio Rubín scored the tying goal with a header in the 69th minute...

UNOOSA and Exolaunch Enable Satellite Launches for Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal
This groundbreaking initiative, part of UNOOSA's Access to Space for All program, includes fully funded launch slots for each mission and underscores the growing global interest in space and the need for practical launch opportunities for emerging...

Guatemala Aims to Upset Canada in Gold Cup Quarterfinals
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – The Guatemala national football team is preparing to face Canada in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup on Sunday. Head coach Luis Fernando Tena expressed confidence in his team’s ability to surprise the favorites, despite a...

Facing 153 sexual abuse cases, the Fresno Diocese seeks bankruptcy. Critics call it delay tactic
Bogged down by 153 claims of clergy sex abuse, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it voluntarily filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The financial reorganization process comes more than a year after the diocese declared...

United States vs. Guatemala FREE STREAM (7/2/25)| Time, TV, channel for USMNT CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal
United States faces Guatemala in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 (7/2/25) at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. HOW TO WATCH: Fans can watch the match via a free trial to fuboTV and DirecTV. You can also watch via a...

After reporting around the world, journalist and S.D. native Chuck Raasch says he is still inspired by those who cared for others
My notebook is filled with firsts. On one trip into a new camp, the plane I was on that was carrying food and aid workers was the first plane many Ethiopians covering a vast mountainous steppe had ever seen. The morning of our arrival an impromptu...

Struggle for the Freedom Charter goes on
Hope: The Freedom Charter was adopted on 26 June 1955 at Kliptown in Soweto. Its contents were drawn from submission from people all over South Africa. The Freedom Charter was adopted in Kliptown 70 years ago, on 26 June 1955. Thousands of...

'We have to want it' - USMNT must break bunker vs Guatemala
The U.S. are two wins away from something they have done seven times, but not since 2021 - lift the Gold Cup ST. LOUIS - Tim Ream wasn't ashamed to admit it: the USMNT's thrilling Gold Cup quarterfinal win over Costa Rica was emotional. There was...
The great trade rearrangement
At a glance • Amid pressure on US–China trade, firms may look to rearrange sourcing to alternative suppliers. If they cannot, firms might instead reduce purchases, replace imported products with something similar, or ramp up domestic production....

Supreme Court ruling casts doubt on birthright citizenship for immigrant families in Chicago
Pregnant and living in Chicago without legal immigration status, Daniela Sigala has spent the last several months thinking of names for her soon-to-be-born son and imagining him receiving something she’s yet to attain: U.S. citizenship. But...

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Solo Travelers
There’s something special about solo travel: the freedom to explore entirely on our own terms offers liberation and self-discovery. Only when I travel solo do I feel I have the space to truly connect with a place. But traveling solo can sometimes...
Grupo Energía Bogotá S.A. E.S.P. and Transportadora de Energía de Centroamérica S.A. v. Republic of Guatemala (ICSID Case No. ARB/20/48) – Public Hearing
A hearing on jurisdiction, merits and quantum in the above case is scheduled to take place in Spanish at the seat of the Centre in Washington, D.C. from July 7 to 12, 2025. Pursuant to Article 12.24 of the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic...

Canada crashes out of CONCACAF Gold Cup with penalty shootout loss to Guatemala
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Soccer Author of the article: Published Jun 29, 2025 • 4 minute read Canada defender Alistair Johnston (2) and Guatemala forward Rubio Mendez (9) battle for possession of the ball during the first half of a CONCACAF...