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Guatemala 2014 - Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre
Guatemala's Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre opened his presentation on the country's path for economic development stressing the need to invest in social...
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Rural Poverty - In Their Own Words: Guatemala
Strengthening the capabilities of rural people to take advantage of opportunities in the rural non-farm economy is essential according to the Rural Poverty R...
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Guatemalan Economy
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Bishop Ramazzini: 'Inclusive Growth' and a 'Green Economy' seen from Guatemala.mp4
A speech by Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri from San Marcos in Guatemala, CIDSE Conference 13 & 14 September 2011
With regard to 'inclusive growth' Bishop Ramazzini draws attention to issues such as the ecological limits of our planet, the role of extractive industries, the quality of life of the poor, and the role of volunteering and domestic work of women. Moreover, Ramazzini questions w
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Guatemala in the 1980s: Guatemalan Civil War, Politics, Economics, and Democracy (1990)
The Guatemalan Civil War ran from 1960 to 1996. It was mostly fought between the government of Guatemala and various leftist rebel groups supported chiefly b...
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Interview with the Guatemalan Minister for Economy and the Guatemalan Minster for Mines and Energy
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Bubble economy of Nebaj
Micro-Credit experience in Western Guatemalan Highlands. What it tells us. David Stoll is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Middlebury College (Sep 22, ...
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Kyle Kirschbaum doTERRA Guatemala Trip
doTERRA's mission is to bring health and economic development to the world through it's co impact sourcing initiaves. We got to spend 8 days in Guatemala working side by side with the cardamom farmers and see how doTERRA has beeen able to stabalize prices and invest into the local economy. It was a life changing experience.
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Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41
In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly ...
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What Latin America Can Learn From Guatemala - Newsy
Corrupt governments have plagued Latin American countries for decades, and this year has been no different. But can Guatemala's success help others?
See more at http://www.newsy.com/
Follow Mikah Sargent: http://www.twitter.com/MikahSargent
Sources:
Prensa Libre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWw0X4kv84 Modify
Ministerio Público https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v;=WQPsrKVNJgM Modify
Univisio
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Part 1 (Beautiful) Lake Atitlán Guatemala
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the dee...
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Bad economy forcing immigrants to reconsider U.S.
By Thelma Gutierrez and Wayne Drash CNN Decrease font Decrease font Enlarge font Enlarge font LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pedro Pablo slowly folds up hi...
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Get Cheap Airfare Hotels Cruises at Guatemala | Kayak Expedia Skyscanner
Why Expedia or Kayak? Go with the premium economy provider! Get budget airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Guatemala- explore the most desired desti...
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Aarkstore - The Insurance Industry in Guatemala
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America, and its economy is mainly driven by the agricultural sector, which contributed 13.5% of GDP and employed 38% of the total labor force in 2013. The 1996 peace accords, which concluded 36 years of civil war, brought in economic stability and opened doors for foreign investors.
For more information : http://bit.ly/1BGsKRY
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Women in Guatemala building beehives
In San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala, women who once lacked confidence to leave their homes are now learning the art of beekeeping. Producing honey is one of th...
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The bitter truth about Sugar in Guatemala
Guatemala destroyed over 500000 acres of Maya Nut forests to plant sugarcane. The Equilibrium Fund's goal is to convince the plantation owners that it is co...
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Indigenous youth gain film and television jobs in Guatemala 03
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Indigenous youth gain film and television jobs in Guatemala 13
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Community-run Tourism in Guatemala
After Guatemala's 36-year civil war ended in 1996, the country needed to rebuild the economy. In the northern province of Alta Verapaz, however, the indigeno...
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Mexico struggling to fulfil its pledge to tighten up border with Guatemala
Mexico has promised to stem the flow of Central American migrants to the United States by tightening control at its notoriously insecure border with Guatemala, but the scene on the ground is business as usual.
Dozens of Central Americans were paying just 1.50 US dollars to cross the Suchiate river dividing Guatemala and Mexico.
They floated across on improvised rafts of inner tubes and wooden bo
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Scandal-hit Guatemala's presidential race heads for run-off
Guatemala was bound for a presidential election run-off after the three leading candidates split Sunday´s vote, prolonging political uncertainty just days after a graft scandal toppled the president.
Otto Perez resigned as president on Thursday and spent election day in jail while a judge considered charging him over a customs corruption racket, plunging the poor Central American country into its
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"Global Economy," Ryan Harvey
www.riotfolk.org ----- One cup of coffee, $1.50 Guy who picked the coffee Didn't get three He's stuck in the belly Of an industry That doesn't care about peo...
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Voices of Leaders Interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala
Voices of Leaders interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala on:
Guatemala's ascendant role as an investor friendly market within the region with significant potential for economic growth given its strongest resource- its people.
http://voicesofleaders.com/
http://voicesofguatemala.com/
Guatemala 2014 - Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre
Guatemala's Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre opened his presentation on the country's path for economic development stressing the need to invest in social......
Guatemala's Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre opened his presentation on the country's path for economic development stressing the need to invest in social...
wn.com/Guatemala 2014 Economy Minister Sergio De La Torre
Guatemala's Economy Minister Sergio de la Torre opened his presentation on the country's path for economic development stressing the need to invest in social...
Rural Poverty - In Their Own Words: Guatemala
Strengthening the capabilities of rural people to take advantage of opportunities in the rural non-farm economy is essential according to the Rural Poverty R......
Strengthening the capabilities of rural people to take advantage of opportunities in the rural non-farm economy is essential according to the Rural Poverty R...
wn.com/Rural Poverty In Their Own Words Guatemala
Strengthening the capabilities of rural people to take advantage of opportunities in the rural non-farm economy is essential according to the Rural Poverty R...
- published: 03 Dec 2010
- views: 6702
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author: IFADTV
Bishop Ramazzini: 'Inclusive Growth' and a 'Green Economy' seen from Guatemala.mp4
A speech by Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri from San Marcos in Guatemala, CIDSE Conference 13 & 14 September 2011
With regard to 'inclusive growth' Bishop...
A speech by Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri from San Marcos in Guatemala, CIDSE Conference 13 & 14 September 2011
With regard to 'inclusive growth' Bishop Ramazzini draws attention to issues such as the ecological limits of our planet, the role of extractive industries, the quality of life of the poor, and the role of volunteering and domestic work of women. Moreover, Ramazzini questions whether putting the 'green economy' into practice will imply a change in our consumption and an honest redistribution of wealth.
He also wonders whether the EU will be able to be more coherent in its policies to support development; stopping subsidies to its farmers, supporting regulations on land use, rethinking Free Trade Agreements and reconsidering migration policies.
wn.com/Bishop Ramazzini 'Inclusive Growth' And A 'Green Economy' Seen From Guatemala.Mp4
A speech by Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri from San Marcos in Guatemala, CIDSE Conference 13 & 14 September 2011
With regard to 'inclusive growth' Bishop Ramazzini draws attention to issues such as the ecological limits of our planet, the role of extractive industries, the quality of life of the poor, and the role of volunteering and domestic work of women. Moreover, Ramazzini questions whether putting the 'green economy' into practice will imply a change in our consumption and an honest redistribution of wealth.
He also wonders whether the EU will be able to be more coherent in its policies to support development; stopping subsidies to its farmers, supporting regulations on land use, rethinking Free Trade Agreements and reconsidering migration policies.
- published: 16 Nov 2011
- views: 545
Guatemala in the 1980s: Guatemalan Civil War, Politics, Economics, and Democracy (1990)
The Guatemalan Civil War ran from 1960 to 1996. It was mostly fought between the government of Guatemala and various leftist rebel groups supported chiefly b......
The Guatemalan Civil War ran from 1960 to 1996. It was mostly fought between the government of Guatemala and various leftist rebel groups supported chiefly b...
wn.com/Guatemala In The 1980S Guatemalan Civil War, Politics, Economics, And Democracy (1990)
The Guatemalan Civil War ran from 1960 to 1996. It was mostly fought between the government of Guatemala and various leftist rebel groups supported chiefly b...
Bubble economy of Nebaj
Micro-Credit experience in Western Guatemalan Highlands. What it tells us. David Stoll is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Middlebury College (Sep 22, ......
Micro-Credit experience in Western Guatemalan Highlands. What it tells us. David Stoll is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Middlebury College (Sep 22, ...
wn.com/Bubble Economy Of Nebaj
Micro-Credit experience in Western Guatemalan Highlands. What it tells us. David Stoll is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Middlebury College (Sep 22, ...
- published: 13 Nov 2008
- views: 1226
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author: UChannel
Kyle Kirschbaum doTERRA Guatemala Trip
doTERRA's mission is to bring health and economic development to the world through it's co impact sourcing initiaves. We got to spend 8 days in Guatemala workin...
doTERRA's mission is to bring health and economic development to the world through it's co impact sourcing initiaves. We got to spend 8 days in Guatemala working side by side with the cardamom farmers and see how doTERRA has beeen able to stabalize prices and invest into the local economy. It was a life changing experience.
wn.com/Kyle Kirschbaum Doterra Guatemala Trip
doTERRA's mission is to bring health and economic development to the world through it's co impact sourcing initiaves. We got to spend 8 days in Guatemala working side by side with the cardamom farmers and see how doTERRA has beeen able to stabalize prices and invest into the local economy. It was a life changing experience.
- published: 23 Feb 2015
- views: 20
Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41
In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly ......
In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly ...
wn.com/Globalization I The Upside Crash Course World History 41
In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly ...
- published: 02 Nov 2012
- views: 762223
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author: CrashCourse
What Latin America Can Learn From Guatemala - Newsy
Corrupt governments have plagued Latin American countries for decades, and this year has been no different. But can Guatemala's success help others?
See more a...
Corrupt governments have plagued Latin American countries for decades, and this year has been no different. But can Guatemala's success help others?
See more at http://www.newsy.com/
Follow Mikah Sargent: http://www.twitter.com/MikahSargent
Sources:
Prensa Libre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWw0X4kv84 Modify
Ministerio Público https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v;=WQPsrKVNJgM Modify
Univision http://noticias.univision.com/video/634083/2015-09-03/noticiero-univision/videos/dia-historico-en-guatemala Modify
The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala http://www.cicig.org/uploads/img/2015/others/COM_050_20150821_Ppt.pdf Modify
Democracy Now! http://www.democracynow.org/2015/9/4/a_watershed_moment_for_guatemala_nobel Modify
RT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpBq9hB2n80 Modify
Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3098775/Horrifying-moment-cop-set-FIRE-violence-erupts-Mexico-City-eight-months-43-students-went-missing-corrupt-police-officers-blamed.html Modify
Soy502 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4SOjMT_gE Modify
TeleSur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKkPGlazSq0 Modify
The Conversation http://theconversation.com/are-mass-protests-in-guatemala-and-honduras-the-start-of-a-central-american-spring-46502 Modify
Canal 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXleT-VwN0 Modify
CNN http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/15/americas/brazil-protests/ Modify
Petrobras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAHtXjoCb9M Modify
The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/13/world/americas/scandals-in-brazil-prompt-fears-of-a-return-to-turmoil.html Modify
Universo Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbzEBaC-Dw Modify
Getty Images http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-mexican-flag-is-seen-through-the-u-s-mexico-border-news-photo/183003269 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2BeAV9BII8 Modify
Getty Images http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/presidential-candidate-enrique-pena-nieto-of-the-news-photo/147523170 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbFPMOCJi4 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z49ftYyc45U&list;=PLvtp80ozfi56m9V8CILX6J9Z5YEnnEQX1&index;=25 Modify
Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/doliaestevez/2015/08/27/mexican-presidents-popularity-drops-amid-corruption-scandals-disappointing-economy/ Modify
Transparency International http://issuu.com/transparencyinternational/docs/2014_cpibrochure_en?e=2496456/10375881
Image via: Getty Images / Carlos Alvarez
http://www.gettyimages.com/
wn.com/What Latin America Can Learn From Guatemala Newsy
Corrupt governments have plagued Latin American countries for decades, and this year has been no different. But can Guatemala's success help others?
See more at http://www.newsy.com/
Follow Mikah Sargent: http://www.twitter.com/MikahSargent
Sources:
Prensa Libre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWw0X4kv84 Modify
Ministerio Público https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v;=WQPsrKVNJgM Modify
Univision http://noticias.univision.com/video/634083/2015-09-03/noticiero-univision/videos/dia-historico-en-guatemala Modify
The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala http://www.cicig.org/uploads/img/2015/others/COM_050_20150821_Ppt.pdf Modify
Democracy Now! http://www.democracynow.org/2015/9/4/a_watershed_moment_for_guatemala_nobel Modify
RT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpBq9hB2n80 Modify
Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3098775/Horrifying-moment-cop-set-FIRE-violence-erupts-Mexico-City-eight-months-43-students-went-missing-corrupt-police-officers-blamed.html Modify
Soy502 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap4SOjMT_gE Modify
TeleSur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKkPGlazSq0 Modify
The Conversation http://theconversation.com/are-mass-protests-in-guatemala-and-honduras-the-start-of-a-central-american-spring-46502 Modify
Canal 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJXleT-VwN0 Modify
CNN http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/15/americas/brazil-protests/ Modify
Petrobras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAHtXjoCb9M Modify
The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/13/world/americas/scandals-in-brazil-prompt-fears-of-a-return-to-turmoil.html Modify
Universo Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbzEBaC-Dw Modify
Getty Images http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/the-mexican-flag-is-seen-through-the-u-s-mexico-border-news-photo/183003269 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2BeAV9BII8 Modify
Getty Images http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/presidential-candidate-enrique-pena-nieto-of-the-news-photo/147523170 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEbFPMOCJi4 Modify
Gobierno de la República https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z49ftYyc45U&list;=PLvtp80ozfi56m9V8CILX6J9Z5YEnnEQX1&index;=25 Modify
Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/doliaestevez/2015/08/27/mexican-presidents-popularity-drops-amid-corruption-scandals-disappointing-economy/ Modify
Transparency International http://issuu.com/transparencyinternational/docs/2014_cpibrochure_en?e=2496456/10375881
Image via: Getty Images / Carlos Alvarez
http://www.gettyimages.com/
- published: 09 Sep 2015
- views: 17
Part 1 (Beautiful) Lake Atitlán Guatemala
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the dee......
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the dee...
wn.com/Part 1 (Beautiful) Lake Atitlán Guatemala
Lake Atitlán (Lago de Atitlán) is a large endorheic lake (one that does not flow to the sea) in the Guatemalan Highlands. Atitlan is recognized to be the dee...
Bad economy forcing immigrants to reconsider U.S.
By Thelma Gutierrez and Wayne Drash CNN Decrease font Decrease font Enlarge font Enlarge font LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pedro Pablo slowly folds up hi......
By Thelma Gutierrez and Wayne Drash CNN Decrease font Decrease font Enlarge font Enlarge font LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pedro Pablo slowly folds up hi...
wn.com/Bad Economy Forcing Immigrants To Reconsider U.S.
By Thelma Gutierrez and Wayne Drash CNN Decrease font Decrease font Enlarge font Enlarge font LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pedro Pablo slowly folds up hi...
Get Cheap Airfare Hotels Cruises at Guatemala | Kayak Expedia Skyscanner
Why Expedia or Kayak? Go with the premium economy provider! Get budget airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Guatemala- explore the most desired desti......
Why Expedia or Kayak? Go with the premium economy provider! Get budget airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Guatemala- explore the most desired desti...
wn.com/Get Cheap Airfare Hotels Cruises At Guatemala | Kayak Expedia Skyscanner
Why Expedia or Kayak? Go with the premium economy provider! Get budget airfare and hotel accommodations to and from Guatemala- explore the most desired desti...
Aarkstore - The Insurance Industry in Guatemala
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America, and its economy is mainly driven by the agricultural sector, which contributed 13.5% of GDP and emplo...
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America, and its economy is mainly driven by the agricultural sector, which contributed 13.5% of GDP and employed 38% of the total labor force in 2013. The 1996 peace accords, which concluded 36 years of civil war, brought in economic stability and opened doors for foreign investors.
For more information : http://bit.ly/1BGsKRY
wn.com/Aarkstore The Insurance Industry In Guatemala
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America, and its economy is mainly driven by the agricultural sector, which contributed 13.5% of GDP and employed 38% of the total labor force in 2013. The 1996 peace accords, which concluded 36 years of civil war, brought in economic stability and opened doors for foreign investors.
For more information : http://bit.ly/1BGsKRY
- published: 17 Jan 2015
- views: 0
Women in Guatemala building beehives
In San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala, women who once lacked confidence to leave their homes are now learning the art of beekeeping. Producing honey is one of th......
In San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala, women who once lacked confidence to leave their homes are now learning the art of beekeeping. Producing honey is one of th...
wn.com/Women In Guatemala Building Beehives
In San Carlos Alzatate, Guatemala, women who once lacked confidence to leave their homes are now learning the art of beekeeping. Producing honey is one of th...
The bitter truth about Sugar in Guatemala
Guatemala destroyed over 500000 acres of Maya Nut forests to plant sugarcane. The Equilibrium Fund's goal is to convince the plantation owners that it is co......
Guatemala destroyed over 500000 acres of Maya Nut forests to plant sugarcane. The Equilibrium Fund's goal is to convince the plantation owners that it is co...
wn.com/The Bitter Truth About Sugar In Guatemala
Guatemala destroyed over 500000 acres of Maya Nut forests to plant sugarcane. The Equilibrium Fund's goal is to convince the plantation owners that it is co...
Community-run Tourism in Guatemala
After Guatemala's 36-year civil war ended in 1996, the country needed to rebuild the economy. In the northern province of Alta Verapaz, however, the indigeno......
After Guatemala's 36-year civil war ended in 1996, the country needed to rebuild the economy. In the northern province of Alta Verapaz, however, the indigeno...
wn.com/Community Run Tourism In Guatemala
After Guatemala's 36-year civil war ended in 1996, the country needed to rebuild the economy. In the northern province of Alta Verapaz, however, the indigeno...
Mexico struggling to fulfil its pledge to tighten up border with Guatemala
Mexico has promised to stem the flow of Central American migrants to the United States by tightening control at its notoriously insecure border with Guatemala, ...
Mexico has promised to stem the flow of Central American migrants to the United States by tightening control at its notoriously insecure border with Guatemala, but the scene on the ground is business as usual.
Dozens of Central Americans were paying just 1.50 US dollars to cross the Suchiate river dividing Guatemala and Mexico.
They floated across on improvised rafts of inner tubes and wooden boards, in full view of Mexican police on the shore and immigration agents posted on a bridge overhead.
Riding a raft to Mexico, 56-year-old Guatemalan Luisa Fuentes said promises of a Mexican crackdown seemed to her to be little more than talk.
Mexican politicians generally see little upside in cracking down on migrants who simply pass through their country before slipping into the US like many Mexicans themselves.
Most stay only a few days and don't affect schools or services.
Migrant smuggling is also a highly lucrative business that generates payoffs for local law enforcement to look the other way and lots of revenue for legal businesses.
Informal crossing has been tolerated for so long that it has become a mainstay of the southern border economy.
Guatemalans resell Mexican goods on the other side, and innumerable bars and dance halls operate on the Mexican side staffed by Central American women.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto this month promised more border inspection stations to help fight trafficking of northern bound migrants.
The government also said last week that Mexico would put an end to illegal migrants catching rides on a decrepit freight train nicknamed 'the Beast.'
But last week the train was still carrying dozens of migrants unimpeded on its roof.
Diego Ochoa, a Guatemalan migrant on his way north, said the ease of hitching a train ride was one factor drawing migrants to the US-Mexican border.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/8aaafec7f759a334f5bf82a4babca79e
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
wn.com/Mexico Struggling To Fulfil Its Pledge To Tighten Up Border With Guatemala
Mexico has promised to stem the flow of Central American migrants to the United States by tightening control at its notoriously insecure border with Guatemala, but the scene on the ground is business as usual.
Dozens of Central Americans were paying just 1.50 US dollars to cross the Suchiate river dividing Guatemala and Mexico.
They floated across on improvised rafts of inner tubes and wooden boards, in full view of Mexican police on the shore and immigration agents posted on a bridge overhead.
Riding a raft to Mexico, 56-year-old Guatemalan Luisa Fuentes said promises of a Mexican crackdown seemed to her to be little more than talk.
Mexican politicians generally see little upside in cracking down on migrants who simply pass through their country before slipping into the US like many Mexicans themselves.
Most stay only a few days and don't affect schools or services.
Migrant smuggling is also a highly lucrative business that generates payoffs for local law enforcement to look the other way and lots of revenue for legal businesses.
Informal crossing has been tolerated for so long that it has become a mainstay of the southern border economy.
Guatemalans resell Mexican goods on the other side, and innumerable bars and dance halls operate on the Mexican side staffed by Central American women.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto this month promised more border inspection stations to help fight trafficking of northern bound migrants.
The government also said last week that Mexico would put an end to illegal migrants catching rides on a decrepit freight train nicknamed 'the Beast.'
But last week the train was still carrying dozens of migrants unimpeded on its roof.
Diego Ochoa, a Guatemalan migrant on his way north, said the ease of hitching a train ride was one factor drawing migrants to the US-Mexican border.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/8aaafec7f759a334f5bf82a4babca79e
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
- published: 03 Aug 2015
- views: 0
Scandal-hit Guatemala's presidential race heads for run-off
Guatemala was bound for a presidential election run-off after the three leading candidates split Sunday´s vote, prolonging political uncertainty just days after...
Guatemala was bound for a presidential election run-off after the three leading candidates split Sunday´s vote, prolonging political uncertainty just days after a graft scandal toppled the president.
Otto Perez resigned as president on Thursday and spent election day in jail while a judge considered charging him over a customs corruption racket, plunging the poor Central American country into its worst political crisis in two decades.
Comic actor Jimmy Morales dominated Sunday's election race, buoyed by voters' anger over corruption. He had 24.43 percent support with returns in from 94.9 percent of polling stations, although he fell far short of the 50 percent needed for an outright victory.
Manuel Baldizon, a conservative businessman who had until recently been favored to win, trailed with 19.41 percent and was in a fight with Sandra Torres, a former first lady with 19.09 percent support, for a place in the October 25 run-off.
Morales, a 46-year-old centrist, had a surge late in the campaign, helped in part with a slogan "not corrupt, not a thief" that resonated with voters.
"My program in a nutshell: complete openness," Morales said as results showed him ahead of his opponents on Sunday. "The people will be our partner in government."
"The media can be present in all negotiations, in all contract signings, in all purchases so it is clear who is responsible when things go wrong," he added, saying he would propose a popular vote on whether to form a constitutional assembly alongside the country´s discredited Congress if he wins the run-off vote.
While Morales has not laid out a clear political agenda, he has vowed to fight poverty by improving education and decentralizing the budget and government powers. His plan includes giving out smartphones to Guatemala´s children.
Baldizon is a congressman for the center-right opposition Renewed Democratic Liberty Party (Lider) and has promised to combat tax evasion, promote government austerity, modernize the state and curb corruption.
But graft allegations hurt his campaign when his vice presidential running mate, Edgar Barquin, a former central bank chief, was accused of criminal association and influence trafficking by a powerful United Nations-backed anti-graft commission. Barquin has not been charged.
Leftist candidate Sandra Torres, the ex-wife of former President Alvaro Colom, has vowed to fight poverty by increasing social spending by 0.5 percent of gross domestic product.
Mario Garcia, the candidate from Perez's right-wing Patriot's Party, lagged way behind with around 4.5 percent support.
Perez, a retired general who came to power in 2012 promising to be tough on crime, was set to leave office in January. Following his resignation, Congress transferred power to his vice president, Alejandro Maldonado.
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy but Maldonado's successor will be tasked with tackling a poverty rate that remains stubbornly high despite nearly uninterrupted economic growth
wn.com/Scandal Hit Guatemala's Presidential Race Heads For Run Off
Guatemala was bound for a presidential election run-off after the three leading candidates split Sunday´s vote, prolonging political uncertainty just days after a graft scandal toppled the president.
Otto Perez resigned as president on Thursday and spent election day in jail while a judge considered charging him over a customs corruption racket, plunging the poor Central American country into its worst political crisis in two decades.
Comic actor Jimmy Morales dominated Sunday's election race, buoyed by voters' anger over corruption. He had 24.43 percent support with returns in from 94.9 percent of polling stations, although he fell far short of the 50 percent needed for an outright victory.
Manuel Baldizon, a conservative businessman who had until recently been favored to win, trailed with 19.41 percent and was in a fight with Sandra Torres, a former first lady with 19.09 percent support, for a place in the October 25 run-off.
Morales, a 46-year-old centrist, had a surge late in the campaign, helped in part with a slogan "not corrupt, not a thief" that resonated with voters.
"My program in a nutshell: complete openness," Morales said as results showed him ahead of his opponents on Sunday. "The people will be our partner in government."
"The media can be present in all negotiations, in all contract signings, in all purchases so it is clear who is responsible when things go wrong," he added, saying he would propose a popular vote on whether to form a constitutional assembly alongside the country´s discredited Congress if he wins the run-off vote.
While Morales has not laid out a clear political agenda, he has vowed to fight poverty by improving education and decentralizing the budget and government powers. His plan includes giving out smartphones to Guatemala´s children.
Baldizon is a congressman for the center-right opposition Renewed Democratic Liberty Party (Lider) and has promised to combat tax evasion, promote government austerity, modernize the state and curb corruption.
But graft allegations hurt his campaign when his vice presidential running mate, Edgar Barquin, a former central bank chief, was accused of criminal association and influence trafficking by a powerful United Nations-backed anti-graft commission. Barquin has not been charged.
Leftist candidate Sandra Torres, the ex-wife of former President Alvaro Colom, has vowed to fight poverty by increasing social spending by 0.5 percent of gross domestic product.
Mario Garcia, the candidate from Perez's right-wing Patriot's Party, lagged way behind with around 4.5 percent support.
Perez, a retired general who came to power in 2012 promising to be tough on crime, was set to leave office in January. Following his resignation, Congress transferred power to his vice president, Alejandro Maldonado.
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy but Maldonado's successor will be tasked with tackling a poverty rate that remains stubbornly high despite nearly uninterrupted economic growth
- published: 07 Sep 2015
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Voices of Leaders Interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala
Voices of Leaders interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala on:
Guatemala's ascendant role as an investor friendly market within...
Voices of Leaders interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala on:
Guatemala's ascendant role as an investor friendly market within the region with significant potential for economic growth given its strongest resource- its people.
http://voicesofleaders.com/
http://voicesofguatemala.com/
wn.com/Voices Of Leaders Interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister Of Public Finance, Guatemala
Voices of Leaders interviews María Concepción Castro, Minister of Public Finance, Guatemala on:
Guatemala's ascendant role as an investor friendly market within the region with significant potential for economic growth given its strongest resource- its people.
http://voicesofleaders.com/
http://voicesofguatemala.com/
- published: 17 Sep 2014
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