AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGuatemala Film Buzz: Natalie Burn is set to topline cartel action-thriller Dead Weight, with filming planned this fall in Guatemala and Andrés E. Díaz directing—Burn plays a pregnant woman trapped after a cartel ambush, uncovering secrets tied to her husband. Volcano Safety & Travel: Terrified tourists scrambled and were pelted with red-hot lava during Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego eruption, with fresh videos showing the chaos as hikers ran for cover. Arts & Exhibitions: A new textile-art show, Stories in Cloth, opens this weekend in La Jolla, spotlighting storytelling through fiber work and activism—plus a trio of Guatemala-themed exhibits including Snapshots of Guatemala Highlands. Press Freedom in the Region: Media Defence and OACNUDH gathered lawyers in San José to strengthen legal defenses for journalists across Latin America. Wildlife Trade Warning: Latin American zoos launched a campaign against illegal wildlife trafficking, saying the trade is increasingly moving online via social media. World Cup Culture: A roundup highlights weird, standout World Cup fan zones—from church gatherings to ancient amphitheatres—showing how Guatemala’s soccer fans are also joining the buzz. RIMPAC Returns: RIMPAC kicks off in Hawaii with Guatemala among participating countries.
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