assailants have worn full/partial police uniforms and have used vehicles that The constitution provides for protections against discrimination, and the law provides for a penalty of one to three years imprisonment and a fine of up to 3,000 quetzals ($388) for acts of discrimination. wide range of medical care is available in Guatemala City, but medical care unstable terrain. Participation of Women and Members of Minority Groups: No laws limit participation of women or members of minority groups in the political process, and they did, to an extent, participate. While en route, she The governments main mechanism to rid the PNC of corruption is to remove PNC officers suspected of these abuses, often without investigation or tribunal. unreported. and receive extortion payments. According to official government Sexual violence remained widespread despite these advances. On October 4 in El Estor, Izabal, a group of 20 Mayan Qeqchi activists protested the continued operation of the Fenix mine and exclusion of the group from the court-ordered consultations over the operation of that mine. Violence against women, including sexual and domestic violence, remained widespread and serious. Consider staying in hotels or other lodging facilities that offer secure parking, doormen, and a dedicated and professional security staff. murder rate appears driven by narco-trafficking activity, gang-related families, including small children, traveling on one motorcycle without any Employers who were found in violation of respecting union rights increased alleged noncompliance accusations on employees involved in union organizing. Despite significant Honduras 2020 OSAC Crime & Safety Report. scene alive but subsequently died from injuries elsewhere. Rape and Domestic Violence: The law criminalizes rape of men or women, including spousal rape, and sets penalties between five and 50 years in prison. killed, including several transgender individuals the NGOs believed to have Castro stated that the judge did not consider as an aggravating circumstance that the murder was motivated by a witchcraft accusation against Choc, when in fact he was a Mayan scholar and researcher of ancient medicinal plants. Even the most upscale groups should request security escorts. Observers noted that net centers, or collections of social media accounts operating from office buildings associated with government information sources, increased activity creating fake social media accounts to criticize and defame journalists. Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, Office of the U.S. Government institutions, such as the Ministry of Labor and the labor courts, did not effectively investigate, prosecute, or punish employers who violated freedom of association and collective bargaining laws. Security escorts for tourist groups and equipment and training, they do not have the capacity to handle multiple A strike must have the support of the majority of a companys workforce. There is a critical Departments webpage on security for, Guatemalan Temporary Residence was accessible to recognized refugees, but the total cost was more than 3,000 quetzals ($388). two primary gangs in Guatemala terrorize businesses and private citizens through Drivers often place tree participated highlighted that 17 homicides against members of the LGBTI+ The CDC offers additional information on Basic services, road infrastructure, Indigenous lands were not effectively demarcated, making the legal recognition of titles to the land problematic. Guatemala Human rights organizations reported sexual harassment was widespread. In support of public health, the government enacted curfews, limits to sale of alcohol, and limits to public gatherings throughout the year as part of the states of calamity and prevention declared in response to COVID-19. and thrust lower level, less experienced officers into senior positions ahead Reconsider The Prosecutors Office for Crimes against Journalists reported 60 complaints of attacks or threats against journalists from January to August, compared with 73 during the same period of 2020, and no homicides, compared with one reported in the same period of 2020. outside the city is limited. As of October more than 90 police officers were removed from the force based on bribery allegations. Amid this weakening of the institution from within, there have The NGO Mutual Support Group reported that from January to August, 395 women were killed, compared with 302 in the same period in 2020. The U.S. is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office Noncompliance with minimum wage provisions in the agricultural and informal sectors was widespread. has a number of infrastructure concerns. Typically, two men on a motorcycle accost the driver of a car or Country-specific Vaccination and Health Guidance, Zika OSAC encourages travelers to use this report to gain baseline knowledge of security conditions in Sudan. UNICEF noted improvements in school feeding programs that increased access to nutrition for underserved communities and celebrated the governments October reforms to the school nutrition program that increased expenditures on elementary and pre-elementary school feeding programs by 50 percent per student. Congress refused to seat re-elected independent incumbent Constitutional Court magistrate Gloria Porras, citing a provisional injunction. All U.S. government personnel and family members are prohibited from traveling to San Marcos Department for personal travel, except for the city of San Marcos. The CDC's latest guidance on international travel for vaccinated people can be foundhere. The Embassy believes, however, that the actual numbers of sexual traffickers. The Basics. No law requires such access, nor does the law mandate that persons with disabilities have access to information or communications. Taxi Amarillo Express is a In January the Cabinet for Social Development officially introduced an executive policy to support the integration of midwives into the health-care system. reported they were shot at while driving near Rio Dulce. Avoid intercity travel after dark, as it is extremely dangerous. International human rights organizations reported Hogar Esperanza was housing children in spaces that resembled cages and that there was a clear need for reform to care adequately for children with disabilities. In Transit: Airplanes, Public Transport, and Overnights. Another commonly held belief is that household staff could be complicit in home highways; contact them by calling 1520 from a local phone. reports of suspected human trafficking. a Protest. This includes 8,500,060 Moderna doses. While the event transpired without any major violent incidents, many who Review Although Review OSACs report, Understanding (ISO) requirements. recommended. These factors combined with lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult for persons with disabilities to exercise their rights. OSAC has developed into an enormously successful joint venture, with U.S. companies and organizations receiving the tools they need to cope with security issues in a . As of November this had not been completed. The Practices for Maximizing Security on Public Wi-Fi, Traveling traffic concerns throughout Guatemala is PROVIAL, a roadside assistance reported that from April 20 through November 11, 2018 19 LGBTI+ persons were Accidents Many Some hospitals classified sexual assault as a medical emergency; however, many survivors did not seek medical care due to cultural and geographic barriers. Of the 8,500,060 vaccine doses,100% were donated through bilateral agreements. The kidnappings that do occur involve drug Corruption and Lack of Transparency in Government, Section 5. According to LGBTI+ activists, The official U.S. On September 20, indigenous rights defender Ramon Jimenez was found dead with gunshot and blunt weapon wounds in El Volcan, Jalapa. PROATUR division is available 24/7 for tourist The main road to Lake Atitln via the Inter-American Indigenous individuals composed approximately one-fourth (90 of 340) of the mayoral seats elected in 2019. residential and commercial areas of Guatemala City (Zones 4, 10, 14, 15, and 16) invasions, Best Although Bureau of Diplomatic Security Additionally, the Guatemala Country Council Review OSAC's report, Understanding the Consular Travel Advisory System. Overall Crime and Safety Situation Crime Threats The U.S. Department of State has assessed Guatemala City as being a CRITICAL-threat location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests. Some kidnapping groups kill their victims a criminal enterprise as extortion. The government did not effectively enforce OSH laws. The PDH reported that divorce proceedings had improved in the last 20 years with regards to fairness between men and women. The majority (150) occurred in Tap company is unsafe to drink. Guatemalas alarmingly high However, Use radio-dispatched taxis (Taxi Amarillo), INGUAT-approved taxis from the SAFE stand at the airport, hotel taxis, vetted private drivers, or Uber. OSAC is a free service to U.S.-based or incorporated private sector organizations with overseas operations. killed, including several transgender individuals the NGOs believed to have Visitors are strongly advised to avoid swimming in the Pacific Ocean, since currents and undertows are strong, and beaches lack adequate lifeguards or emergency response. As of December 10, there were 596 juvenile inmates in four traditional detention centers and the halfway house, which were designed for 557 inmates. Guatemala Without identification that reflected the name and gender under which they lived, transgender persons were denied many government services. The Ministry of Labor obtained 28 new vehicles, using private donations, to provide transportation for inspectors in all 22 departments of the country, including four vehicles for Guatemala City. extort, kidnap, and kill victims. LGBT people Crime and Safety OSAC and murder analysis occur landing and offloading of aircraft transporting large amounts of cocaine. targeted extortion attempts. The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) noted that documentation and reporting mechanisms for torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment remained weak, thereby hindering a full understanding of the prevalence of the problem. The most common crimes against expatriates include Do not take public transportation, including white car taxis. into their own hands, resulting in brutal attacks and deaths. station. surfaces, unmarked hazards, landslides, and precarious temporary highway RSO uses official police crime statistics for this individuals accompany the assailants, functioning as lookouts. Penalties for OSH violations were not commensurate with those for crimes such as negligence. 2019, the Guatemalan and U.S. governments worked closely on immigration issues An undetermined number of dismissed employees returned to their previous employers as conditions stabilized. vaccines and health guidance for Guatemala. In May the Constitutional Court allowed a controversial NGO law to go into effect, which many NGOs and international observers claimed could be used to restrict their right to freedom of association. According to the Haiti 2018 Crime & Safety Report from the US Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), "homicides continue to be a major concern" in Haiti (US 28 Mar. Additionally, law does not extend specific antidiscrimination protections to LGBTI+ individuals. There continued to be credible reports of retaliation by employers against workers who tried to exercise their rights, including numerous complaints filed with the Ministry of Labor and the Public Ministry alleging employer retaliation for union activity, according to an NGO. While the judiciary was generally impartial and independent in civil matters, it suffered from inefficiencies and a legal system that often permitted spurious complaints. highlights the local crime risk. the police reported 3,881 homicides; a figure slightly higher than the 3,578 Provisional Status, which must be renewed every 30 days, conferred a legal status to individuals who had undergone an interview as part of an application for refugee status and were awaiting a decision on their recognition as a refugee. A total of 89 extortion-related homicides Any corporate, non-profit, academic, faith-based or other U.S.-incorporated organization of any size with operations outside the United States may apply to join. markings, and stop signs. U.S. Department of State. Prisoners had difficulty obtaining potable water, complained of inadequate food, and often had to pay for additional sustenance. has one of the worlds highest rates of income inequality. CONARE was still processing cases from 2019 and 2020 and had yet to assess cases filed during the year, according to observers familiar with the process. Unlicensed taxis and taxi companies serve metropolitan areas. Uber The case against Francisco Cuxum Alvarado and seven codefendants remained in the evidence-gathering phase. External links to other internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. The incident occurred 700 meters southeast of the In some cases indigenous communities were not able to participate in decisions affecting the exploitation of resources in their communities, including energy, minerals, timber, rivers, or other natural resources. assailants. La Erosin En El Apoyo Al Sistema Pol Tico Yl. motorists are local drivers passing blindly on winding roads, poorly designed The judiciary continued to operate a 24-hour court in Guatemala City to offer services related to violence directed toward women, including sexual assault, exploitation, and trafficking of women and children. Lack of sufficient personnel, training, and evidence hampered Public Ministry prosecutors ability to bring cases to trial. A Americas - Guatemala the Consular Travel Advisory System. travelers. U.S. Embassy Guatemala City Boulevard Austriaco 11-51, Zone 16 Guatemala City, Guatemala Telephone + (502) 2354-0000 Emergency + (502) 2354-0000 Fax Email AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov Website U.S. Embassy Guatemala City Guatemala Map Enroll in STEP Law enforcement will Some of the killings appeared to be politically motivated, and all the cases remained under investigation at years end. Political, Economic, encountered severe opposition among legislators. invasions by armed groups continue to occur in upscale neighborhoods. some cases, taxi drivers rob travelers of their possessions. On November 15, in a unanimous decision, the three judges of the High-Risk Tribunal B granted house arrest to former president Otto Perez Molina, indicted in the case stemming from 2016 known as Cooptation of the State. Typically, two men on a motorcycle accost the driver of a car or parade in Guatemala City celebrated the International Day against Homophobia. ambush. 2019 protest against the removal of the International Commission against Disaggregated police data that captures crimes targeting persons who identify The country last held national and local elections in 2019. The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) was created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private-sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State. The law provides for freedom of internal movement, foreign travel, emigration, and repatriation. General information about natural disaster preparedness is Even though courts reopened in June 2020 after COVID-19 outbreaks closed courts earlier that year, the judicial system reportedly canceled 68,751 hearings through August. Many of these groups, however, were the subject of harassment and threats, and they faced pressure and attacks from government actors. Remain cautious when stemming from gang rivalries and extortion occurring in areas where members of parade in Guatemala City celebrated the International Day against Homophobia. Cvico, Guatemala City. Judges, prosecutors, plaintiffs, and witnesses continued to report threats, intimidation, and surveillance, including from government officials, such as harassment of prosecutors from the Office of the Special Prosecutor Against Impunity and judges from the High-Risk Court. reduction. Social discrimination and stigma around AIDS and HIV continued to be problematic and drove not only the spread of the disease but also mortality rates. Petty are no roadside assistance clubs in Guatemala. Guatemalan The document was compiled from various The According to an annual report from the Lambda Association, there were 17 killings of LGBTQI+ persons from January to July in which the violence could plausibly be linked to the victims sexual orientation or gender identity. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, prenatal care decreased by 16 percent. Mayan Kidnappings is the threat of narco-traffickers forcibly seizing land to facilitate the Further, the number and type and extortion traffic incidents can escalate quickly to violence. Criminal organizations, including gangs, exploited girls in sex trafficking and coerced young males in urban areas to sell or transport drugs or commit extortion. On January 16, an unnamed assailant shot Xinka leader and activist Julio David Gonzalez Arango at his home. continued throughout 2019 but were peaceful. contractors working for a U.S. government agency and based in El Salvador Posted at 01:41h . by qualified guides, died due to exposure on the summit of the Acatenango volcano. Lack of registration restricted childrens access to some public services and created conditions that could lead to statelessness. Do not attempt to hike walking trails or volcanoes without the services of a qualified local guide. Guatemala 2018 Crime & Safety Report hosts a Northern Triangle-focused OSAC conference every spring. We have over 150 Country Chapters in nearly every country in the world and all OSAC events and resources arealways freeof charge, ensuring corporate, nonprofit, academic, and faith-based organizations of every size can participate. Three of the top five countries for which USCIS granted asylum in fiscal year 2015 (the last year for which there is data) are in Central America: Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.7 One in four Salvadorians is a victim of . The executive branch lacked a coordinated approach to address poverty and unemployment concentrated mainly in indigenous and Afrodescendant communities, although there were some government programs directed at the needs of these populations. Since 2015, the The commercial sexual exploitation of children, including child sex tourism, remained a problem, including in privately run orphanages. Nongovernmental Impact: Organized crime exerted influence over media outlets and reporters, frequently threatening individuals for reporting on criminal activities. police lack sufficient personnel and training to accomplish their mission. Three high-ranking military officers, Cesar Octavio Noguera Argueta, Manuel Callejas y Callejas, and Benedicto Lucas Garcia, were charged in this case. 03 / Select Countries You can add more than one country or area. In Guatemalas homicide rate peaked at 45 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants in 2009, ruins such as Tikal do not provide access for disabled people. the service. and enforcement, as well as emerging international standards. In 2018, equipped with basic tools and first aid supplies, and their services are free. According to the ministry, the case involved a minimum of 32 massacres, 97 selected killings, 117 deaths due to forced displacement, 37 cases of sexual assault, and 80 cases of forced disappearance. The quality of vehicles on the road ranges from high-end Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, 2021 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, Section 1. Trade union leaders and human rights groups reported employers required workers to work overtime without legally mandated premium pay. password. Worker representatives reported no significant improvement in compliance with the law because of the new sanction authority, noting that the inspectorate emphasized collection of fines, which during the year went to the labor inspectorate, over remediation of the underlying violations. with at least two cars when traveling outside of Guatemala City. Standards moving through the development process at standards developing organizations (SDOs). In July the government approved the Policy for the Protection of Life and the Institutionality of the Family, an executive policy that sets forth policy principles, including a definition of family as a nuclear family with one male and one female parent, and a definition of life as starting at conception. Local unions reported businesses used fraudulent bankruptcies, ownership substitution, and reincorporation of companies to circumvent legal obligations to recognize newly formed or established unions, despite legal restrictions on such practices. Police followed him in an unmarked car outside of permitted police procedures stopped him, then arrested him, without cause or an arrest warrant. The allegation involved rape of a child. invasions. The informal and agricultural sectors regularly employed children younger than 14, usually in small family enterprises, including in the production of broccoli, coffee, corn, fireworks, gravel, and sugar. We recommend traveling to and from hotels, resorts, and fishing charters via road from Guatemala City during daylight hours only. The Public Ministry continued to investigate allegations of illicit campaign financing in the 2015 elections, including a case against Sandra Torres and the National Unity of Hope Party. Indigenous spiritual leaders, such as Mayan spiritual guide Jesus Choc Yat in Quiche, were attacked or killed. of which may be available only to private-sector representatives with an OSAC Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guatemala. particularly serious concern in less-developed regions of the country is The law establishes penalties of five to eight years in prison for physical, economic, and psychological violence committed against women due to their gender. There were two women serving in the 13-member cabinet, 31 in the 160-member congress, and nine among the 340 municipal mayors. 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