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Guatemala Affirms Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan While Also Seeking To Strengthen Economic Relations With Xi Jinping
Friday, February 9, 2024 - 4:48am | 548Read More...Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arevalo confirmed that the country will not sever its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, despite seeking to strengthen its economic relations with Xi Jinping‘s China. What Happened: President Arevalo, who took office in January, stated that Guatemala will...
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Key Taiwan Ally In Central America Eyes Formal Trade Ties With China, Says Not 'An Ambush' Against US Or Taipei
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 8:12am | 585Read More...In a recent development, Central American country Guatemala is contemplating the establishment of official trade relations with China while reaffirming its commitment to its existing ties with Taiwan. What Happened: Foreign Minister Carlos Ramiro Martinez of Guatemala disclosed that the country is...
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Bernardo Arévalo, Guatemala's New President: 'We Must Decriminalize Marijuana, Focus On Combatting Hard Drugs'
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 12:11pm | 709Read More...By Javier Hasse via El Planteo Bernardo Arévalo, the new President of Guatemala, marks a significant shift in Guatemalan politics. Born in Uruguay in 1958, Arévalo is the son of the former Guatemalan President Juan José Arévalo Bermejo. His life has been a tapestry of...
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Deadly Central American Earthquake Puts Mines and Fracking in Play
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 4:15pm | 518Read More...A major earthquake, with a reported magnitude of 6.9, shook the west coast of Mexico near the Guatemalan border Monday morning, killing at least three people. The tremblor has also sparked concerns regarding the immediate future of several major industries in the region. Mines Mexico...
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Tahoe Resources Sell-Off Could Be a Buying Opportunity
Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 3:48pm | 437Read More...A mining exploration and development company, Tahoe Resources (NYSE: TAHO), traded significantly lower on Thursday' after the Mineweb report that the Guatemalan government might takeover up to 40% of the company. Tahoe's key development, Escobal project, is located in Guatemala. According to the...
