El Niño Food Crisis: The UN World Food Programme warns El Niño could leave 16 million people across Latin America without enough food, with the Central American Dry Corridor—including parts of Guatemala—hit hardest as drought deepens. Environmental Defenders Under Threat: A Global Witness report says at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for most deaths; Guatemala is listed among the countries with verified killings. Human Rights Pressure: A UN report highlights transnational repression and reprisals against people who cooperate with the UN, urging states to protect civil society from intimidation. Escobal Mine Fight: Canadian civil groups urge Canada to permanently close Guatemala’s Escobal mine after the Xinka People withheld consent in a court-ordered consultation. U.S. Drug List Signals Scrutiny: The U.S. names Guatemala among 23 major drug transit/production countries while stressing the label doesn’t necessarily reflect current cooperation. Fuel Protests Spill Over: Rising global fuel prices are fueling unrest, with reports linking the wider energy shock to protests reaching as far as Guatemala.