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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Mazatenango, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 10 stories have been published about Mazatenango which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Quetzalteca Athlete Highlights in National Swimming Championship

By Fernando Castellanos The athlete Mia Isabella Barrios Galindo, member of the Departmental Selection of Swimming Quetzaltenango, stands out in the National Individual Swimming Championship, which was held in Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez, from 25 to 27 April. Mia Isabella was consecrated National Champion in the back style, obtaining gold medal, and [...]Swimming · Mazatenango Read Article

Mazatenango Hospital extends its emergency area to 40 beds and improves its services

From today, patients who need emergency services at the Mazatenango National Hospital will be able to have improved facilities and staff available 24 hours a day. The hospital director, Dr. Eliu Mazariegos, said that these improvements are only the beginning of the changes they want to implement in the institution. Also read: They find the lifeless body of missing woman in Champerico “We have many projects to do, from improving the facilities to…Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article

Collision of three trailers in Mazatenango leaves a deceased and chaos road News

Juan Manuel Cholon López, who worked as private security in a company, died after the collision of three trailers at kilometer 159, route CA-2 Southoccidental, jurisdiction of Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez. Volunteer and Municipal Firemen attended the emergency. Rescuers attended to several wounded, including the pilots of the three heavy transports. Two of them transported cement, material that was watered on the road.Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article

Update: Partially enabled CA-2 Pacific Route

The CA-2 Pacifico route is free from Cocales to the city of Mazatenango, passing through El Triangle, according to reports from drivers in the area. However, authorities and witnesses at the site warn that the situation could change at any time, as protesters could resume the blockades. Currently, transit is restricted only in the sector of Cito Zarco and the Puente Castillo Armas, where closures persist. The post Update: Route CA-2 Pacific part…Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article

Mazatenango prepares to celebrate its Carnival with 140 years of tradition

Mazatenango is dressed as a party to commemorate the 140 years of Carnival, as part of the festivities, hundreds of people went to the local fair, where for three hours the mechanical games were free, allowing whole families to enjoy the tradition. To guarantee the safety of the attendees, the National Civil Police (PNC) has deployed a strong operation in the vicinity of the fairground. The departmental governor of Suchitepéquez announced that, …Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article

They strengthen security in the Carnival of Mazatenango before the arrival of thousands of visitors News

The governing authorities of Suchitepéquez have strengthened security to guarantee order during the Mazatenango Carnival. The departmental governor, Mariana Enríquez Cotón, stressed that this fair is one of the most important in the country and thousands of visitors are expected to arrive. Enríquez Cotón witnessed the arrival of more than 200 officers of the National Civil Police (PNC) at the 33rd Police Station, stressing that the operation wil…Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article

Guatemaltecos preparan disfraces y vestuarios para celebrar el carnaval de Mazatenango 2025

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Mazateco Carnival 2025: dates, events and preparations underway News

The Mazateco carnival 2025 is one of the most anticipated celebrations in the country. During nine days, from 1 to 9 March, locals and tourists will enjoy cultural and recreational activities, including outdoor concerts, mechanical games, parades and social dances. In addition, there will be the traditional cracking of shells with confetti, one of the most emblematic customs of the event. Also read: Governance discards presence of the Aragua Tra…Mazatenango · Mazatenango Read Article