AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGuatemala Arts & Culture: Researchers using digital scans have identified the name of a Maya astronomer-mathematician, Sak Tahn Waax (“White-chested Fox”), from ancient wall writings in Guatemala, linking the inscriptions to specific astronomical and calendrical calculations. Sports (Regional Games): Water polo kicked off the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, with Venezuela’s women debuting against Mexico (Mexico won 24-5) as teams adapt amid major post-earthquake disruption. Guatemala-Linked Travel/Heritage: Cuba begins its Santo Domingo 2026 participation with water polo, including a men’s match vs Guatemala. Exhibitions & Grants: A CSN traveling exhibition, Elysian Dimensions by Julia Gonzalez Hall, highlights her Guatemalan-Mexican heritage, while the Indigenous Community Media Fund opens a 2027 call for proposals across Central America including Guatemala. Local Spotlight (Guatemala diaspora): Milwaukee artist Ernesto “Neto” Atkinson (from Guatemala) turns his studio into an immersive “Catacombs of Neto” exhibit. Earthquake Watch: A strong 7.3 quake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border area, shaking Guatemala City and prompting tsunami precautions, with no major damage reported.
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