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+0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-05-14T21:39:53.322-06:00</atom:updated><title>Arena Gallo: The new icon and entertainment benchmark in the region arrives at Ciudad Cayalá</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / images and information courtesy of Paola Matheu, mp5 comunicación&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAIurc-O4XjPfxeW81QPMMqvzFRY4MqxIwQwH0wTmpfRgFmrywBn94-0-0X3y5qEDY70HW6j8YELAIKQqf7UXxwWGonOjHZHdhl28nQOpViOh7mvKNcVcox6zEdSxrRqTyn9JOSxltaVvQG5mW4O4_nzTlp1tERup2sbc9w1fZPcz5z7Zv3Bf0g/s5504/1000373161.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; 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More than just an event venue, it emerges as a new architectural and functional icon that seeks to proudly project the country internationally, redefining the experience in concerts, sports, conventions, and family shows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Unprecedented infrastructure and capacity&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The project features a construction exceeding 90,000 square meters and has been designed under the highest global standards of acoustic engineering and operation. With a capacity to host more than 14,500 people, the venue addresses a historical deficiency in the country: the lack of infrastructure designed from its inception to produce large-scale events.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNbT0PtgczBoX6D1eYlNxO8-vg_coGtdf3m31yNZ9q-VrN31gpkk7bbPYVidSF5zTudvJ01JJds1AeciMGRjvyHopNST4wYre9IIzv8S8kcE-g1U8Ko0zKs7CYJPmtjvsGzmKGpXCeQAwJErJ5KBN2leIX-RZxyAiUA46IjAOY5_9qIDVziT2bg/s5504/1000373166.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNbT0PtgczBoX6D1eYlNxO8-vg_coGtdf3m31yNZ9q-VrN31gpkk7bbPYVidSF5zTudvJ01JJds1AeciMGRjvyHopNST4wYre9IIzv8S8kcE-g1U8Ko0zKs7CYJPmtjvsGzmKGpXCeQAwJErJ5KBN2leIX-RZxyAiUA46IjAOY5_9qIDVziT2bg/w640-h358/1000373166.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Javier Arzú, from ASA Promotions, highlighted that for years the industry has had to adapt spaces such as parking lots, esplanades, or sheds that were not designed for this purpose, forcing producers to set up stages, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and access points from scratch. Arena Gallo eliminates these technical limitations, offering a space specifically designed to optimize logistics and public service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Strategic location and urban sustainability&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Arena Gallo is integrated into Ciudad Cayalá as a natural extension of its growth. The development includes comprehensive mobility solutions, controlled access, and extensive parking areas designed to reduce the traffic impact on the surroundings, ensuring that the attendees&#39; experience is fluid from the moment they arrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDCTwKb3X7uB1wxwZZRp5cXl1I1AQ8LevPuuZhVnrXxi2ETQtMWUQFwMbHY_aYIHRRhcAtSCKnaYJfeZmWyVwpmtQjmipJHDTnipr_SqKsF3SsdnA8EGtfW2ueBg9JxNHyIqjSUSgRJi0L2gvFw-dxRUyQq3AVbKIwEzF-SePqLIdQd_hlhWTqw/s6000/1000373165.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3376&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLDCTwKb3X7uB1wxwZZRp5cXl1I1AQ8LevPuuZhVnrXxi2ETQtMWUQFwMbHY_aYIHRRhcAtSCKnaYJfeZmWyVwpmtQjmipJHDTnipr_SqKsF3SsdnA8EGtfW2ueBg9JxNHyIqjSUSgRJi0L2gvFw-dxRUyQq3AVbKIwEzF-SePqLIdQd_hlhWTqw/w640-h360/1000373165.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;International alliance with Oak View Group (OVG)&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;To ensure a world-class operation, Arena Gallo has the support of Oak View Group (OVG), one of the most important arena developers and operators in the world. This alliance directly connects Guatemala with the global entertainment industry, facilitating the arrival of major international productions and high-level corporate experiences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl2Y5LGTLGvVdujR7sSyUgtqtFdTOfv503HlhvHwItayRavOzmhSPJ8z4d4A-UWuTeqoGBKVMiKlFqfyX0EWmagevELpDvwPJvotwfMN-VldUGiWeqeRoe76mGZqBng5DmJSqqfs5jdQABg55lCSYyQjziccbGkutADAzok_pbNuDHbYuB-PZ0A/s6000/1000373163.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3376&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPl2Y5LGTLGvVdujR7sSyUgtqtFdTOfv503HlhvHwItayRavOzmhSPJ8z4d4A-UWuTeqoGBKVMiKlFqfyX0EWmagevELpDvwPJvotwfMN-VldUGiWeqeRoe76mGZqBng5DmJSqqfs5jdQABg55lCSYyQjziccbGkutADAzok_pbNuDHbYuB-PZ0A/w640-h360/1000373163.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Economic and social motor&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The impact of the project transcends entertainment. During its construction phase, it is estimated to generate more than 1,500 direct jobs, positioning itself as an economic engine that will boost tourism and benefit multiple local industries and businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPeJ4My9rAb8EvrhI3o4Z2fc7Fql8t3cWazwk9hyphenhypheny58HIdbbg8LLg9ntj95fgsR3nhuBgdv7sgSE7ceyU0ksifvjhWdC1I6DZIZXjEhXCq4o9F8_a4gy7h7n65g2KtCPfqo_hXH10OEZvxkLSTODyYPoYO5m3EtgMxe51_ydGWYelL9DUMx-j3A/s1397/1000373149.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;786&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1397&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPeJ4My9rAb8EvrhI3o4Z2fc7Fql8t3cWazwk9hyphenhypheny58HIdbbg8LLg9ntj95fgsR3nhuBgdv7sgSE7ceyU0ksifvjhWdC1I6DZIZXjEhXCq4o9F8_a4gy7h7n65g2KtCPfqo_hXH10OEZvxkLSTODyYPoYO5m3EtgMxe51_ydGWYelL9DUMx-j3A/w640-h360/1000373149.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Design with Guatemalan identity&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The architecture and interior design of the venue are deeply inspired by the country&#39;s identity. The design incorporates elements that evoke the volcanoes, lakes, textures, and nature of Guatemala, making the Gallo brand a symbol of progress and national pride.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowk-RPUR1pqv7W2AG15MGtmqtSBOHss1Lsw0vqwcKidCui-RVJsVKcME3rp6iJoerB216eEVqk6dLnOP-_9D6w8-dF4lVTRUsW_pxf-ZVV5QTOC4x2CM9a0zEmxV8OS_CCOOLT3DP7xw2WPiejrvlg7bGNnVEM-BVf4oxm4T7fa9B-oDSQqZmnQ/s6000/1000373160.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3374&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowk-RPUR1pqv7W2AG15MGtmqtSBOHss1Lsw0vqwcKidCui-RVJsVKcME3rp6iJoerB216eEVqk6dLnOP-_9D6w8-dF4lVTRUsW_pxf-ZVV5QTOC4x2CM9a0zEmxV8OS_CCOOLT3DP7xw2WPiejrvlg7bGNnVEM-BVf4oxm4T7fa9B-oDSQqZmnQ/w640-h360/1000373160.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;About the developers&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This ambitious project is the result of collaboration between leading companies with extensive experience:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;1. Factor: The strategic motor behind the conception and execution of the arena.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;2. Asa Promotions: Leading entertainment company in Guatemala, specialized in creating massive experiences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;3. Zacsa: Developer with more than 25 years of experience, developing comprehensive real estate projects.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;4. Grupo Cayalá: The ecosystem that houses the arena, expanding its offer as a comprehensive destination for life and leisure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xXoPaGdw09jii2ZjU7jCHG9D0rpaqS1tJlTZpGymkj-pkwZp_1Mrrv2TDodvKZFxmjm81fRYYNEikh7CC99jKlP0PctBIRgmnYzIp3rnoy7gr4cSNuVmWhQJoiPWufof7nLXEsqo5kK70hg0f16K04wf58DoaCJGoSEvUCs9zGQRsUf3d0223Q/s5504/1000373164.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xXoPaGdw09jii2ZjU7jCHG9D0rpaqS1tJlTZpGymkj-pkwZp_1Mrrv2TDodvKZFxmjm81fRYYNEikh7CC99jKlP0PctBIRgmnYzIp3rnoy7gr4cSNuVmWhQJoiPWufof7nLXEsqo5kK70hg0f16K04wf58DoaCJGoSEvUCs9zGQRsUf3d0223Q/w640-h358/1000373164.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/05/arena-gallo-new-icon-and-entertainment.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAIurc-O4XjPfxeW81QPMMqvzFRY4MqxIwQwH0wTmpfRgFmrywBn94-0-0X3y5qEDY70HW6j8YELAIKQqf7UXxwWGonOjHZHdhl28nQOpViOh7mvKNcVcox6zEdSxrRqTyn9JOSxltaVvQG5mW4O4_nzTlp1tERup2sbc9w1fZPcz5z7Zv3Bf0g/s72-w640-h358-c/1000373161.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-6803844019404951441</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:22:13 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-05-14T21:32:32.251-06:00</atom:updated><title>Arena Gallo: El nuevo ícono y referente de entretenimiento en la región llega a Ciudad Cayalá</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imágenes e información cortesía vía Paola Matheu, mp5 comunicación&lt;/i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEnpGbmGg9jNPode5tzR32aiSRHVz1uDf7mSGRouo79Ba24C2WdDmmLo2akc3k2Q9FxOZkZre7x49q1a9y2v__uxnRLbrPzDdUnel-Cc66pB1xKM50LqYVjNG0qzW0AwxIM6yUpxvpuy4sz-vVpZr2MTyHDatjJvEmrBg7KVDzHMcfTd30WNn-w/s5504/1000373161.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEnpGbmGg9jNPode5tzR32aiSRHVz1uDf7mSGRouo79Ba24C2WdDmmLo2akc3k2Q9FxOZkZre7x49q1a9y2v__uxnRLbrPzDdUnel-Cc66pB1xKM50LqYVjNG0qzW0AwxIM6yUpxvpuy4sz-vVpZr2MTyHDatjJvEmrBg7KVDzHMcfTd30WNn-w/w640-h358/1000373161.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;GUATEMALA&lt;/b&gt; | Arena Gallo se presenta oficialmente como el proyecto que marcará un antes y un después para la industria de los espectáculos en Guatemala y Centroamérica. Más que un recinto de eventos, surge como un nuevo ícono arquitectónico y funcional que busca proyectar con orgullo al país a nivel internacional, redefiniendo la experiencia en conciertos, deportes, convenciones y espectáculos familiares.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Infraestructura y capacidad sin precedentes&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El proyecto cuenta con una construcción que supera los 90,000 metros cuadrados y ha sido diseñado bajo los más altos estándares globales de ingeniería acústica y operación. Con una capacidad para albergar a más de 14,500 personas, el recinto soluciona una carencia histórica en el país: la falta de una infraestructura pensada desde su origen para producir grandes eventos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgur5GgU46JF6kb5lS-jZ1QN1PTZhoFpXoJZbYrqkntJxQkVQQodbUDoUcqUK4xgLVLZWU0owZ86WS5Lg1I2hfBM3no8F9CAeXNhrYrUCQ57xy3lc5zP91Ka5A6gfj1IY6CYWTD0gX6MyzZyuXsXd0Mv-MMVo4W8Pq1rkv-fCSXXdIO5f1LeveftA/s5504/1000373166.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgur5GgU46JF6kb5lS-jZ1QN1PTZhoFpXoJZbYrqkntJxQkVQQodbUDoUcqUK4xgLVLZWU0owZ86WS5Lg1I2hfBM3no8F9CAeXNhrYrUCQ57xy3lc5zP91Ka5A6gfj1IY6CYWTD0gX6MyzZyuXsXd0Mv-MMVo4W8Pq1rkv-fCSXXdIO5f1LeveftA/w640-h358/1000373166.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Javier Arzú, de ASA Promotions, destacó que durante años la industria ha tenido que adecuar espacios como parqueos, explanadas o galeras que no fueron diseñados para este fin, obligando a los productores a montar desde cero escenarios, baños, camerinos y accesos. Arena Gallo elimina estas limitaciones técnicas, ofreciendo un espacio diseñado específicamente para optimizar la logística y el servicio al público.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyB7KDRnYgflyLs5zvwGwqsIsJdy4vWENskkgfZ7jI5s7FiwkwoLtFq8HXLgEMfOJ5fCmHMULbqeyCPutaGoFH4QHKAVMVYMd9PQRUE_mTpIOq-6fCSgmzvHbJ783Iq_UvAxqhsnoIogvzj9JGZjYVZM6gxI3EdRTJTYeaY16w_zNx-wzqVsAF2w/s6000/1000373165.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3376&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyB7KDRnYgflyLs5zvwGwqsIsJdy4vWENskkgfZ7jI5s7FiwkwoLtFq8HXLgEMfOJ5fCmHMULbqeyCPutaGoFH4QHKAVMVYMd9PQRUE_mTpIOq-6fCSgmzvHbJ783Iq_UvAxqhsnoIogvzj9JGZjYVZM6gxI3EdRTJTYeaY16w_zNx-wzqVsAF2w/w640-h360/1000373165.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Ubicación estratégica y sostenibilidad urbana&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Arena Gallo se integra a Ciudad Cayalá como una extensión natural de su crecimiento. El desarrollo incluye soluciones integrales de movilidad, accesos controlados y amplias áreas de parqueo diseñadas para reducir el impacto vial en el entorno, garantizando que la experiencia de los asistentes sea fluida desde su llegada.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRFbtVSRTWe_keTOmHy5vqGhjzVC5LvUkZphr1j2vUchfw180BHtEunZDqpLmsIj6nglUGG0_cjr5nqMiUBibRgAEeiVbrYrrTj7YkuuX9xbnlpvkr8Tcq9IyK9QzZOiz6SR4IIsb1AtLBMX8lkiEDNPl6jZKg43CDANd04KdDieBb7kBf3CIsg/s6000/1000373163.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3376&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRFbtVSRTWe_keTOmHy5vqGhjzVC5LvUkZphr1j2vUchfw180BHtEunZDqpLmsIj6nglUGG0_cjr5nqMiUBibRgAEeiVbrYrrTj7YkuuX9xbnlpvkr8Tcq9IyK9QzZOiz6SR4IIsb1AtLBMX8lkiEDNPl6jZKg43CDANd04KdDieBb7kBf3CIsg/w640-h360/1000373163.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Alianza internacional con Oak View Group (OVG)&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Para asegurar una operación de clase mundial, Arena Gallo cuenta con el acompañamiento de Oak View Group (OVG), uno de los desarrolladores y operadores de arenas más importantes del mundo. Esta alianza conecta directamente a Guatemala con la industria global del entretenimiento, facilitando la llegada de grandes producciones internacionales y experiencias corporativas de alto nivel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpeWXHF-4h78884oiweIEvFIYfH_COLkuUESDxMuzLH6e-A0q-SDL37fnQHAjqKGjXI1vSnkJM8Hx8YxOLG3iBaEf_Nco0PuNw4P1haq2t08g_LQsc0q-Nnb2EJZNFxkugDZMeWce30nI3DAQK2IetYen_4qMkTPSKAaz8SwSb8QrGWgRmgPySw/s1397/1000373149.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;786&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1397&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdpeWXHF-4h78884oiweIEvFIYfH_COLkuUESDxMuzLH6e-A0q-SDL37fnQHAjqKGjXI1vSnkJM8Hx8YxOLG3iBaEf_Nco0PuNw4P1haq2t08g_LQsc0q-Nnb2EJZNFxkugDZMeWce30nI3DAQK2IetYen_4qMkTPSKAaz8SwSb8QrGWgRmgPySw/w640-h360/1000373149.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Motor económico y social&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El impacto del proyecto trasciende el entretenimiento. Durante su fase de construcción, se estima la generación de más de 1,500 empleos directos, posicionándose como un motor económico que impulsará el turismo y beneficiará a múltiples industrias y comercios locales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66nHP1Pi6TJzNRlvztPGvviLtzeI9fVL5NhSTSunFtiA2fXZbtW8fJUJA2yZpZBuYuOBDP34CrbXE6ijHfRSdrnGG-Taorpi-SZUJVCIpebQZ2ddlgLolGnmrmTG8w7XEh7CX6CKIkIjiqZRPhedmVPD3JWtlKI3ipr1ue3iuuZy6OHeErkO5gw/s6000/1000373160.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3374&quot; data-original-width=&quot;6000&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66nHP1Pi6TJzNRlvztPGvviLtzeI9fVL5NhSTSunFtiA2fXZbtW8fJUJA2yZpZBuYuOBDP34CrbXE6ijHfRSdrnGG-Taorpi-SZUJVCIpebQZ2ddlgLolGnmrmTG8w7XEh7CX6CKIkIjiqZRPhedmVPD3JWtlKI3ipr1ue3iuuZy6OHeErkO5gw/w640-h360/1000373160.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Diseño con identidad guatemalteca&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La arquitectura e interiorismo del recinto están profundamente inspirados en la identidad del país. El diseño incorpora elementos que evocan los volcanes, los lagos, las texturas y la naturaleza de Guatemala, convirtiendo a la marca Gallo en un símbolo de progreso y orgullo nacional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLT3pehE3hQPEKvXRM20KpFK9gElwH_Z2ODQSxV9Vn1D1im9j5pmeD4AJpREvRiLciU6c-BcLYO-4p1YBQm-CGUjKBj3o-yWOwyTJAm6tdSPKWOqCAqsDXgcecQeOq5Z4e_CftC0ltKpn50XbGKK6zGP3Z9rqZxUFcDEereROxpMrL0APE5u34g/s5504/1000373164.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;3072&quot; data-original-width=&quot;5504&quot; height=&quot;358&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXLT3pehE3hQPEKvXRM20KpFK9gElwH_Z2ODQSxV9Vn1D1im9j5pmeD4AJpREvRiLciU6c-BcLYO-4p1YBQm-CGUjKBj3o-yWOwyTJAm6tdSPKWOqCAqsDXgcecQeOq5Z4e_CftC0ltKpn50XbGKK6zGP3Z9rqZxUFcDEereROxpMrL0APE5u34g/w640-h358/1000373164.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Sobre los desarrolladores&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Este ambicioso proyecto es el resultado de la colaboración entre empresas líderes con amplia trayectoria:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;1. Factor: El motor estratégico detrás de la concepción y ejecución de la arena.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;2. Asa Promotions: Empresa líder en espectáculos en Guatemala, especializada en la creación de experiencias masivas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;3. Zacsa: Desarrolladora con más de 25 años de experiencia en proyectos inmobiliarios integrales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;4. Grupo Cayalá: El ecosistema que alberga la arena, expandiendo su oferta como un destino integral de vida y ocio.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/05/arena-gallo-el-nuevo-icono-y-referente.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEnpGbmGg9jNPode5tzR32aiSRHVz1uDf7mSGRouo79Ba24C2WdDmmLo2akc3k2Q9FxOZkZre7x49q1a9y2v__uxnRLbrPzDdUnel-Cc66pB1xKM50LqYVjNG0qzW0AwxIM6yUpxvpuy4sz-vVpZr2MTyHDatjJvEmrBg7KVDzHMcfTd30WNn-w/s72-w640-h358-c/1000373161.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-589015384930931743</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:46:18 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-05-14T20:51:25.353-06:00</atom:updated><title>Humberto Garavito Regional School of Art commemorates 37 years with the exhibition &quot;Impresiones Quetzaltecas&quot;</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Images courtesy of Mildred Estrada&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LOsl3vEBlWNwg0gVevoW68nUzPJWjp3N9npG4vcdyLzDLCTqgORQ3eRIVAymiZgjroLwwy7yuHDqnQLEvmk5vryDAC7UiPzHDzW1i-pWev0E0w2cjuUmm5AFKmD5BLtZfCGwVaqvM1LxWECWzriljdANzILdUJhe67IHc9RH-CPcR2OHaDMEJg/s1600/1000364152.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LOsl3vEBlWNwg0gVevoW68nUzPJWjp3N9npG4vcdyLzDLCTqgORQ3eRIVAymiZgjroLwwy7yuHDqnQLEvmk5vryDAC7UiPzHDzW1i-pWev0E0w2cjuUmm5AFKmD5BLtZfCGwVaqvM1LxWECWzriljdANzILdUJhe67IHc9RH-CPcR2OHaDMEJg/w640-h482/1000364152.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; — The Humberto Garavito Regional School of Art celebrates nearly four decades of history in artistic training in the western part of the country. To mark this 37th anniversary, the institution inaugurated this Wednesday, April 29, at the Casa No&#39;j Cultural Center, located in the Historic Center of Quetzaltenango, the pictorial exhibition titled &quot;Impresiones Quetzaltecas,&quot; a showcase that brings together the talent and vision of its students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The exhibition consists of a total of 72 original works, all created by students in the Bachelor of Art program specializing in Painting. Each piece reflects the technical rigor and aesthetic sensitivity that the school has fostered in youth, children, and adults throughout its history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Exhibition Details:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Title: Impresiones Quetzaltecas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dates: From April 29 to May 7.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Content: 72 works from the painting specialty.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Venue: Casa No&#39;j&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;A legacy of free education&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Beyond the celebration, the Humberto Garavito Regional School of Art reaffirms its commitment to the professionalization of art in Quetzaltenango. Currently, the institution maintains its academic offer open for the Bachelor of Art career with a specialty in Painting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This technical-academic program lasts 3 years and stands out for being high-level training provided free of charge to the community. With this, the school continues to be a fundamental pillar for the cultural and educational development of the region, allowing local talent to have a space for professional growth without economic barriers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The general population, media, and art lovers are invited to visit this exhibition and see firsthand the results of the efforts of the new generation of Quetzaltecan artists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/05/humberto-garavito-regional-school-of.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LOsl3vEBlWNwg0gVevoW68nUzPJWjp3N9npG4vcdyLzDLCTqgORQ3eRIVAymiZgjroLwwy7yuHDqnQLEvmk5vryDAC7UiPzHDzW1i-pWev0E0w2cjuUmm5AFKmD5BLtZfCGwVaqvM1LxWECWzriljdANzILdUJhe67IHc9RH-CPcR2OHaDMEJg/s72-w640-h482-c/1000364152.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-2154161807735865906</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-30T14:47:28.863-06:00</atom:updated><title>Escuela Regional de Arte Humberto Garavito conmemora 37 años con la exposición Impresiones Quetzaltecas</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imágenes cortesía de Mildred Estrada&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CuHyQpwKNsgs0n4M5OQdxlINIg9CjSfOZkuqinR4NIOtCNrhyphenhyphenVNT1ztezyV87sRqr13QDys3tzhG6FzojXSFrJNZIgTjmrFJX69zUys0pc8TtcAd6j3miIa6t4Lry8NBTr5r2TCUuXZBFBlyBMBbFJqC-hFW7HmHvjVchUZssNenR16Y21GCPw/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0008(1).jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CuHyQpwKNsgs0n4M5OQdxlINIg9CjSfOZkuqinR4NIOtCNrhyphenhyphenVNT1ztezyV87sRqr13QDys3tzhG6FzojXSFrJNZIgTjmrFJX69zUys0pc8TtcAd6j3miIa6t4Lry8NBTr5r2TCUuXZBFBlyBMBbFJqC-hFW7HmHvjVchUZssNenR16Y21GCPw/w640-h482/IMG-20260430-WA0008(1).jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; — La Escuela Regional de Arte Humberto Garavito celebra casi cuatro décadas de trayectoria en la formación artística del occidente del país. Para marcar este 37 aniversario, la institución inauguró este miércoles 29 de abril en el Centro Cultural Casa No&#39;j, ubicado en el Centro Histórico de Quetzaltenango, la muestra pictórica titulada Impresiones Quetzaltecas, una exhibición que reúne el talento y la visión de sus estudiantes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPBZ25yB9hn-gNUXIV52J4rGnblzOgbZiWtkKIM0diai9Rr6t6nwwjwom_hwXEZtCkPj0oI_005-w_U5Un086-rvmflLu2VM4PspSl3mcURUyDW0UevWSZBXZSaaAJ3XxqYX5l0Hy1xNaip0dsHEjvoQwes1BpQDlZz_S5dkplBo3qa60DNDgWA/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0004.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPBZ25yB9hn-gNUXIV52J4rGnblzOgbZiWtkKIM0diai9Rr6t6nwwjwom_hwXEZtCkPj0oI_005-w_U5Un086-rvmflLu2VM4PspSl3mcURUyDW0UevWSZBXZSaaAJ3XxqYX5l0Hy1xNaip0dsHEjvoQwes1BpQDlZz_S5dkplBo3qa60DNDgWA/w640-h482/IMG-20260430-WA0004.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZByi2l42gEYLRuoNBglAs9JCEaWbQvp6FsHujSb9ZtF6emjx0bQVZzkpK0SDs9nZg46yu6SjdApFF5Bth62qptAVC7XZVw4bh_yMbe-l4cXTolmT3CHjnBLJNAfuHr2crMnMWRI40tp_MW0bNHW4DeroAR63CmUvui3Nb5wthNyiFUeCOwQi4tg/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0001.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZByi2l42gEYLRuoNBglAs9JCEaWbQvp6FsHujSb9ZtF6emjx0bQVZzkpK0SDs9nZg46yu6SjdApFF5Bth62qptAVC7XZVw4bh_yMbe-l4cXTolmT3CHjnBLJNAfuHr2crMnMWRI40tp_MW0bNHW4DeroAR63CmUvui3Nb5wthNyiFUeCOwQi4tg/w640-h482/IMG-20260430-WA0001.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La exposición está conformada por un total de 72 obras originales, todas creadas por los alumnos de la carrera de Bachillerato en Arte con especialidad en Pintura. Cada pieza refleja el rigor técnico y la sensibilidad estética que la escuela ha fomentado en jóvenes, niños y adultos a lo largo de su historia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxrMsU0XVTQsMsNjjiKlAC369S0m-Y2aMN2Luqn-9Bwan-7h-y_9NkCKvaqoMwFMnNutBjcyTHt1P6lTRi9rIKeSru1fbtpqzMG4y4UTVcihuDb_Q54hZ3IzHx2NX7-NJL5j0jwUv7Dl2P3IdbFOwa6YLIT3zsuJKVozhrdgZvz6ilunZ-hvTGA/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0005.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxrMsU0XVTQsMsNjjiKlAC369S0m-Y2aMN2Luqn-9Bwan-7h-y_9NkCKvaqoMwFMnNutBjcyTHt1P6lTRi9rIKeSru1fbtpqzMG4y4UTVcihuDb_Q54hZ3IzHx2NX7-NJL5j0jwUv7Dl2P3IdbFOwa6YLIT3zsuJKVozhrdgZvz6ilunZ-hvTGA/w640-h480/IMG-20260430-WA0005.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQuBZrUxEBN9nEXkrWVZYFoCDwPuDqnpaMxPzdkurIeEbSRXmo-LXpS0kLGmVExhCkFZ4V2wZVwuGH-YocOASMjsfFoNAjM7cqiEb3BZ4wjubH2FaMTmWGPHIzgq3RZKIhjn4fQfnModCpLJetv9ObQydfEOcKNyMtI0QM5a5urZj91y0RGZSUA/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0003.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;482&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQuBZrUxEBN9nEXkrWVZYFoCDwPuDqnpaMxPzdkurIeEbSRXmo-LXpS0kLGmVExhCkFZ4V2wZVwuGH-YocOASMjsfFoNAjM7cqiEb3BZ4wjubH2FaMTmWGPHIzgq3RZKIhjn4fQfnModCpLJetv9ObQydfEOcKNyMtI0QM5a5urZj91y0RGZSUA/w640-h482/IMG-20260430-WA0003.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Detalles de la exposición:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style=&quot;text-align: left;&quot;&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Título: Impresiones Quetzaltecas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Fechas: Del 29 de abril al 07 de mayo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;Contenido: 72 obras de la especialidad en pintura.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Lugar: Casa No&#39;j&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Un legado de educación gratuita&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Más allá de la celebración, la Escuela Regional de Arte Humberto Garavito reafirma su compromiso con la profesionalización del arte en Quetzaltenango. Actualmente, la institución mantiene abierta su oferta académica para la carrera de Bachillerato en Arte con especialidad en Pintura.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2WquHwsUYKbtpXRuSCWvkfsZ3pP1zYpRFKgl3UGJX5Yuz50HI97a2QRGZR7PSfSgZ9PsNLdiyt7c5MdhUnLln6HZ0n9S73tr1GMMAz0o2lJWBQUVWah5JvvS2CwPbaV4uA8uLLkivUZVilJ5rTENvUKwqEb0j5lp0chMZT5X2En0WwTxTc22kQ/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0006.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2WquHwsUYKbtpXRuSCWvkfsZ3pP1zYpRFKgl3UGJX5Yuz50HI97a2QRGZR7PSfSgZ9PsNLdiyt7c5MdhUnLln6HZ0n9S73tr1GMMAz0o2lJWBQUVWah5JvvS2CwPbaV4uA8uLLkivUZVilJ5rTENvUKwqEb0j5lp0chMZT5X2En0WwTxTc22kQ/w640-h480/IMG-20260430-WA0006.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Este programa técnico-académico tiene una duración de 3 años y destaca por ser una formación de alto nivel entregada de forma gratuita a la comunidad. Con ello, la escuela continúa siendo un pilar fundamental para el desarrollo cultural y educativo de la región, permitiendo que el talento local tenga un espacio de crecimiento profesional sin barreras económicas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxHl-EvpurtmnKaqiQCW17nIkLNoInUGed0uH9a9tVVi9oFBom_ELg6zmRUg7fpKZDHguCS79bJyd865Rk_QkADZnz4K2rxYTVgbWu-5O7rti9gv0O1uraHEAbIm9REANdeLou_84umvCAhaVKTvNOZyL-4ZurKucrqo7HW0wFq5ezZMIofPcwQ/s1600/IMG-20260430-WA0007.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1200&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxHl-EvpurtmnKaqiQCW17nIkLNoInUGed0uH9a9tVVi9oFBom_ELg6zmRUg7fpKZDHguCS79bJyd865Rk_QkADZnz4K2rxYTVgbWu-5O7rti9gv0O1uraHEAbIm9REANdeLou_84umvCAhaVKTvNOZyL-4ZurKucrqo7HW0wFq5ezZMIofPcwQ/w640-h480/IMG-20260430-WA0007.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Se invita a la población en general, medios de comunicación y amantes del arte a visitar esta muestra y conocer de cerca el resultado del esfuerzo de la nueva generación de artistas quetzaltecos.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/escuela-regional-de-arte-humberto.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6CuHyQpwKNsgs0n4M5OQdxlINIg9CjSfOZkuqinR4NIOtCNrhyphenhyphenVNT1ztezyV87sRqr13QDys3tzhG6FzojXSFrJNZIgTjmrFJX69zUys0pc8TtcAd6j3miIa6t4Lry8NBTr5r2TCUuXZBFBlyBMBbFJqC-hFW7HmHvjVchUZssNenR16Y21GCPw/s72-w640-h482-c/IMG-20260430-WA0008(1).jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-4479832947690610520</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-28T16:22:53.005-06:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ciencia y Tecnología</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Guatemaltecos Destacados</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">quetzaltecas destacadas</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">science &amp; technology</category><title>Paula Ixquiac: A Rising Star of Science in Quetzaltenango</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Social Media Image&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxODRtVdxgljZJG6S5jj2R9-mdLVDWpHNSEOgw3dlDoM7Fy7bzgEyfXav89alEmV7d7zygyy3V2x_5kyOs94w25SSjF_TcuP_M8OJyzt5mq7Qxy6eBfuZ-TfGluxD6-KgzLncdUUWwGuSmfbEvBob6zBXR1RABia8_poyH6R2wLQqCjWe9q-t4Q/s1280/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;720&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxODRtVdxgljZJG6S5jj2R9-mdLVDWpHNSEOgw3dlDoM7Fy7bzgEyfXav89alEmV7d7zygyy3V2x_5kyOs94w25SSjF_TcuP_M8OJyzt5mq7Qxy6eBfuZ-TfGluxD6-KgzLncdUUWwGuSmfbEvBob6zBXR1RABia8_poyH6R2wLQqCjWe9q-t4Q/w640-h360/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; | In a region where female scientific role models have historically been scarce, Paula Ixquiac emerges as a beacon of inspiration from Quetzaltenango. Her career, marked by exceptional academic discipline, has positioned her as one of the brightest young minds in Guatemala, excelling in disciplines such as physics and natural sciences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Paula’s impact was solidified through her participation in the National Science Olympiads, where she earned multiple gold and silver medals, demonstrating superior technical mastery. However, her recognition transcended national borders when she received an honorable mention in the prestigious Quantum Shorts competition, organized by Harvard University. This international achievement not only validates her talent but also places the name of &quot;Xela&quot; on the global map of youth scientific research.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In 2025, her work was officially recognized with the Order of the Department of Quetzaltenango, an award that honors her excellence and her role as a role model for new generations of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Paula Ixquiac represents the intellectual future of the &quot;Cradle of Culture,&quot; proving that scientific talent from Quetzaltenango knows no bounds.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/paula-ixquiac-rising-star-of-science-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxODRtVdxgljZJG6S5jj2R9-mdLVDWpHNSEOgw3dlDoM7Fy7bzgEyfXav89alEmV7d7zygyy3V2x_5kyOs94w25SSjF_TcuP_M8OJyzt5mq7Qxy6eBfuZ-TfGluxD6-KgzLncdUUWwGuSmfbEvBob6zBXR1RABia8_poyH6R2wLQqCjWe9q-t4Q/s72-w640-h360-c/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-8255160778218611260</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-28T16:20:04.184-06:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Ciencia y Tecnología</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">quetzaltecas destacadas</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">science &amp; technology</category><title>Paula Ixquiac: Joven Promesa de la Ciencia Quetzalteca</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de redes sociales&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfcz-wGiGC0qQSqSKY5YNXuu9gEH4Tl_njgIsOiJQ026cLLoKZewPll8bRJdq8F8-xl5lWyHAy6yv25s0_OB2gOjbllRUHPvMXXN8viB9JQNQlgIiY6JKhxBPxNuDg-j6nJVlqMBXqImJl530yAQdCA9WOuYa5Lgb8ZtgPLEpehKYA2EoEd_xYw/s1280/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;720&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfcz-wGiGC0qQSqSKY5YNXuu9gEH4Tl_njgIsOiJQ026cLLoKZewPll8bRJdq8F8-xl5lWyHAy6yv25s0_OB2gOjbllRUHPvMXXN8viB9JQNQlgIiY6JKhxBPxNuDg-j6nJVlqMBXqImJl530yAQdCA9WOuYa5Lgb8ZtgPLEpehKYA2EoEd_xYw/w640-h360/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;QUETZALTENANGO | En una región donde las referentes científicas femeninas han sido históricamente escasas, Paula Ixquiac emerge como un faro de inspiración desde Quetzaltenango. Su trayectoria, marcada por una disciplina académica excepcional, la ha posicionado como una de las mentes jóvenes más brillantes de Guatemala, destacando en disciplinas como la física y las ciencias naturales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El impacto de Paula se consolidó a través de su participación en las Olimpiadas Nacionales de Ciencia, cosechando múltiples medallas de oro y plata, demostrando un dominio técnico superior. Sin embargo, su reconocimiento trascendió las fronteras nacionales al obtener una mención honorífica en el prestigioso concurso Quantum Shorts, organizado por la Universidad de Harvard. Este logro internacional no solo valida su talento, sino que pone el nombre de Xela en el mapa de la investigación científica juvenil global.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;En 2025, su labor fue oficialmente reconocida con la Orden Departamento de Quetzaltenango, un galardón que premia su excelencia y su papel como modelo a seguir para las nuevas generaciones de mujeres en las áreas STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas). Paula Ixquiac representa el futuro intelectual de la &quot;Cuna de la Cultura&quot;, demostrando que el talento científico quetzalteco no tiene límites.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/paula-ixquiac-joven-promesa-de-la.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfcz-wGiGC0qQSqSKY5YNXuu9gEH4Tl_njgIsOiJQ026cLLoKZewPll8bRJdq8F8-xl5lWyHAy6yv25s0_OB2gOjbllRUHPvMXXN8viB9JQNQlgIiY6JKhxBPxNuDg-j6nJVlqMBXqImJl530yAQdCA9WOuYa5Lgb8ZtgPLEpehKYA2EoEd_xYw/s72-w640-h360-c/PaulaIxquiacFinal.png" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-1607930314788792295</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-30T15:53:53.053-06:00</atom:updated><title>OX Western Business Forum, the disruptive business event in the region</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Archive photos, Pablo Barrera&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0VltFpLMX7Z_b7qjtcUfwCPUcuTmIhaNKP6EzveWI8biaGQWDOP-RD1hMuJdyLoWk_q9rZHf4mKRU1X9LQ7K7KJJBRYXg5muL14mXyLP5nABBqJeJghNjTs7bixV9YX-IX6YkUZo6d8IlBB6quCpKdBjZ7NwaUPqj7KLWYBbuGX6wddsdxIEsw/s639/IMG_20260423_143926.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;462&quot; data-original-width=&quot;639&quot; height=&quot;462&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0VltFpLMX7Z_b7qjtcUfwCPUcuTmIhaNKP6EzveWI8biaGQWDOP-RD1hMuJdyLoWk_q9rZHf4mKRU1X9LQ7K7KJJBRYXg5muL14mXyLP5nABBqJeJghNjTs7bixV9YX-IX6YkUZo6d8IlBB6quCpKdBjZ7NwaUPqj7KLWYBbuGX6wddsdxIEsw/w640-h462/IMG_20260423_143926.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; | Quetzaltenango prepares to host a new edition of the 2026 Western Business Forum, the event seeking to boost decentralization and economic growth in the region. For the third consecutive year, the country&#39;s west will become the epicenter of Guatemalan business activity on May 7 at the Gran Karmel Convention Center.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/XPc89bmFijQ&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;
&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The organization confirmed that the gathering will bring together over 1,200 business owners, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers, solidifying its place as a fundamental platform for knowledge generation and strengthening the local business ecosystem. Under the &quot;Training Day&quot; concept, this edition aims to decentralize access to high-level opportunities, connecting the region with sustainable growth dynamics and enabling strategic business development outside the capital.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;560&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/wabFCFkQGjg&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; width=&quot;315&quot;&gt;
&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Alexis Canahui, founder of OX, highlighted that the main objective is to establish a meeting point where talent and opportunities converge. The event will feature a series of high-impact conferences and specialized networking spaces, specifically designed to facilitate strategic conversations among attendees.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecDA-4FRTv2Do17gTcFaXzPOJ5Dk_JiI7ErN253k5-MhUYXXwzWrAzxz-aF3kMO5P_k2HJ-UB17F990C6HdTP9ElUr0wHETgS9JeFepLl_qAOsGi7iC3NM5pODnRaTlxKn9nC79B6rH4Z5FElmQIjmP4TTd5UDKobqwsC2DLs5jHQhAIu3vgikw/s640/IMG-20260410-WA0006.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;640&quot; data-original-width=&quot;512&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecDA-4FRTv2Do17gTcFaXzPOJ5Dk_JiI7ErN253k5-MhUYXXwzWrAzxz-aF3kMO5P_k2HJ-UB17F990C6HdTP9ElUr0wHETgS9JeFepLl_qAOsGi7iC3NM5pODnRaTlxKn9nC79B6rH4Z5FElmQIjmP4TTd5UDKobqwsC2DLs5jHQhAIu3vgikw/w512-h640/IMG-20260410-WA0006.jpg&quot; width=&quot;512&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Confirmed speakers include notable figures such as Arturo Batres, founder of Farmacias Batres and an agribusiness leader; Alfredo Vila, president of ASAZGUA; Samantha Nanne, specialist in organizational culture and business leadership; and Francisco Páez, founder of Teraby and lead singer of Malacates Trébol Shop, who will share his vision on brand evolution and creativity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUYT646P9lQTFnYv1JuVY5HjfdwBWvYV2n-z0pWZKvzbmiYHTx5EE08NrXsNjrd6YqAiSAuOxRp-JTSytL8ABaf1hGoptD0TuJwLPO5nqA57-lkT-Etu2bbzAdRNOTO1RzMl6eAEJrazbW10WwIa5x6G9j4lV-8G21voWgCIUOPj63tc_IQ-OUA/s640/IMG-20260417-WA0007.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; 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| Quetzaltenango se prepara para recibir una nueva edición del Foro Empresarial de Occidente 2026, el evento que busca impulsar la descentralización y el crecimiento económico en la región. Por tercer año consecutivo, el occidente del país se convertirá en el epicentro de la actividad empresarial guatemalteca el próximo 7 de mayo en las instalaciones del Centro de Convenciones Gran Karmel.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La organización ha confirmado que el encuentro reunirá a más de 1,200 empresarios, emprendedores y tomadores de decisión, consolidándose como una plataforma fundamental para la generación de conocimiento y el fortalecimiento del ecosistema empresarial local. Bajo el concepto de Training Day, esta edición busca descentralizar el acceso a oportunidades de alto nivel, conectando a la región con dinámicas de crecimiento sostenido y permitiendo el desarrollo de negocios estratégicos fuera de la capital.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Alexis Canahui, fundador de OX, ha destacado que el objetivo principal es establecer un punto de encuentro donde el talento y las oportunidades converjan. El evento contará con una serie de conferencias de alto impacto y espacios especializados en networking, diseñados específicamente para facilitar conversaciones estratégicas entre los asistentes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Th6H2S7WmXeVSpBR4VfV-VmrbiKYTy4IAmNGYGnJlWFU6rLH6606xZulkIuUos2FcnAShrhT88ilBPM_AQFqEa1IXjqCVaUONCLJxmQvhEq9ESh3E9YEB6OZVZOt3RABCLgOkeKhhmxKAADiDTN-LL638PqTJ2X1KefmvTKnCBOzGrAyZOiz-w/s1350/IMG-20260410-WA0006.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1350&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1080&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Th6H2S7WmXeVSpBR4VfV-VmrbiKYTy4IAmNGYGnJlWFU6rLH6606xZulkIuUos2FcnAShrhT88ilBPM_AQFqEa1IXjqCVaUONCLJxmQvhEq9ESh3E9YEB6OZVZOt3RABCLgOkeKhhmxKAADiDTN-LL638PqTJ2X1KefmvTKnCBOzGrAyZOiz-w/w512-h640/IMG-20260410-WA0006.jpg&quot; width=&quot;512&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Entre los conferencistas confirmados, se contará con la participación de figuras relevantes como Arturo Batres, fundador de Farmacias Batres y referente del sector agroindustrial; Alfredo Vila, presidente de ASAZGUA; Samantha Nanne, especialista en cultura organizacional y liderazgo empresarial; y Francisco Páez, fundador de Teraby y vocalista de Malacates Trébol Shop, quien compartirá su visión sobre la evolución de marca y la creatividad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-LU4PUmrMhSaaaKIqt9eOvoNE7bmtpu9WkX4XaUXI2igyYBVPYEysPIno2vBXYHpXbsGzvm89kXP2tJ6zTJwX_O1DeUEjs9XOOg8CnBw4q4hLHjIn98eXCroOJ2TF6pkS2wIzx3xvW2cceV-4idiZ9LiXxErj13cmdgGEZL5UHnZgdKUzDHtpQ/s1599/IMG-20260417-WA0007.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2Btb15qmGn61vfM9NcvV81LigDRYZAAe4zMWogDnsea898aGI80rzW3WDINzbU7Ze9wnAvjfGij7Ay9iVPvl0t6fCeJ2Vv9MpbOIrElnL3mNJxhFxAFmY_JwDzW8Yis0kEOGyiiBa4lXvWmOsLuAK6rUIyw3wcOnzSyPJAZeqDitc446EDS1sQ/s1300/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;716&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1300&quot; height=&quot;352&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2Btb15qmGn61vfM9NcvV81LigDRYZAAe4zMWogDnsea898aGI80rzW3WDINzbU7Ze9wnAvjfGij7Ay9iVPvl0t6fCeJ2Vv9MpbOIrElnL3mNJxhFxAFmY_JwDzW8Yis0kEOGyiiBa4lXvWmOsLuAK6rUIyw3wcOnzSyPJAZeqDitc446EDS1sQ/w640-h352/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The April edition of Xela In Focus magazine arrives filled with stories that celebrate Quetzaltenango&#39;s identity and offer a fresh perspective on regional development. In this special issue, readers will find a variety of topics ranging from gastronomic innovation to international opportunities for local talent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;665px&quot; src=&quot;https://www.yumpu.com/es/embed/view/nQXtBuoeqx30r79P&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;  allowtransparency=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.yumpu.com/es/document/view/71096080/xela-in-focus-magazine-abril-2026&quot; title=&quot;Xela In Focus Magazine Abril 2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Xela In Focus Magazine Abril 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Among the featured content, the magazine presents the opening of Oaçis Tribe in Parque Paulinos, a new concept committed to wellness through açaí and nutritious options for the local community. Additionally, it highlights the visual transformation that the Historic Center will experience with the Entre Pétalos festival, a free event that will fill the city streets with floral art and culture on April 25 and 26.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;For those seeking inspiration in sports and literature, this edition includes:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Opportunities in soccer:&lt;/b&gt; Details about the high-performance camp that seeks to project promising young athletes from Quetzaltenango toward professional clubs in Spain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Literature and youth:&lt;/b&gt; The launch of the 2026 National Youth Literary Contest, an invitation for writers between the ages of 14 and 17 to showcase their creativity with significant prizes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Life stories:&lt;/b&gt; A profile on Landon Wells, a local talent shining in the U-20 National Team, proving that hard work pays off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Furthermore, the magazine explores topics of international and economic relevance, such as a guide to safe destinations for traveling through South America and the growth of sustainable tourism in Guatemala, which has recently reached record figures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In the business sector, the issue covers news about the renovation of iconic brands like Calzado Cobán and the social impact of projects such as Purifiltro Artesanal, which seeks to bring pure water to Guatemalan homes using local technology.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/xela-in-focus-presents-its-april.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC2Btb15qmGn61vfM9NcvV81LigDRYZAAe4zMWogDnsea898aGI80rzW3WDINzbU7Ze9wnAvjfGij7Ay9iVPvl0t6fCeJ2Vv9MpbOIrElnL3mNJxhFxAFmY_JwDzW8Yis0kEOGyiiBa4lXvWmOsLuAK6rUIyw3wcOnzSyPJAZeqDitc446EDS1sQ/s72-w640-h352-c/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-804608246147036012</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-22T16:51:14.275-06:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Magazine</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">Revistas</category><title>Xela In Focus presenta su edición de abril: cultura, emprendimiento y talento que trasciende fronteras</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de la revista de archivo&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpI47SUA0X3mCyRTndlJM0rjdRJQS1usVohjJAxOpbOFkUpkzAVrlqOoIPd76mtC9-upMXa7Hz1-EWWVa1maQZDhA0L8yuBoUtiCAM39i__XO8F8DP7M167ZvWOwXISYpvaL8UALOI6qh9QEAlfjLQFsqBo0majJEEghkixNE_EDcgIC-22ueKTA/s1300/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;716&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1300&quot; height=&quot;352&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpI47SUA0X3mCyRTndlJM0rjdRJQS1usVohjJAxOpbOFkUpkzAVrlqOoIPd76mtC9-upMXa7Hz1-EWWVa1maQZDhA0L8yuBoUtiCAM39i__XO8F8DP7M167ZvWOwXISYpvaL8UALOI6qh9QEAlfjLQFsqBo0majJEEghkixNE_EDcgIC-22ueKTA/w640-h352/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La edición de abril de la revista Xela In Focus llega cargada de historias que celebran la identidad de Quetzaltenango y ofrecen una mirada fresca al desarrollo regional. En esta entrega especial, los lectores encontrarán una variedad de temas que van desde la innovación gastronómica hasta las oportunidades internacionales para el talento local.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; allowtransparency=&quot;true&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; height=&quot;665px&quot; src=&quot;https://www.yumpu.com/es/embed/view/nQXtBuoeqx30r79P&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.yumpu.com/es/document/view/71096080/xela-in-focus-magazine-abril-2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; title=&quot;Xela In Focus Magazine Abril 2026&quot;&gt;Xela In Focus Magazine Abril 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Entre los contenidos destacados, la revista presenta la apertura de Oaçis Tribe en Parque Paulinos, un nuevo concepto que apuesta por el bienestar a través del açaí y opciones nutritivas para la comunidad altense. Asimismo, se resalta la transformación visual que vivirá el Centro Histórico con el festival Entre Pétalos, un evento gratuito que llenará de arte floral y cultura las calles de la ciudad los días 25 y 26 de abril.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Para quienes buscan inspiración en el deporte y las letras, esta edición incluye:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Oportunidades en el fútbol:&lt;/b&gt; Los detalles del campamento de alto rendimiento que busca proyectar a jóvenes promesas quetzaltecas hacia clubes profesionales en España.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Literatura y juventud:&lt;/b&gt; El lanzamiento del Certamen Literario Juvenil Nacional 2026, una invitación para que escritores de entre 14 y 17 años demuestren su creatividad con premios significativos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Historias de vida:&lt;/b&gt; El perfil de Landon Wells, un talento local que brilla en la Selección Sub-20, demostrando que el trabajo duro rinde frutos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Además, la revista explora temas de relevancia internacional y económica, como una guía de destinos seguros para viajar por Sudamérica y el crecimiento del turismo sostenible en Guatemala, que ha alcanzado cifras récord recientemente.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;En el ámbito empresarial, se cubren noticias sobre la renovación de marcas emblemáticas como Calzado Cobán y el impacto social de proyectos como Purifiltro Artesanal, que busca llevar agua pura a los hogares guatemaltecos con tecnología local.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Esta edición de Xela In Focus se consolida como una guía esencial para redescubrir la riqueza de nuestra región y mantenerse al tanto de las iniciativas que impulsan el desarrollo y el orgullo quetzalteco.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/xela-in-focus-presenta-su-edicion-de.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpI47SUA0X3mCyRTndlJM0rjdRJQS1usVohjJAxOpbOFkUpkzAVrlqOoIPd76mtC9-upMXa7Hz1-EWWVa1maQZDhA0L8yuBoUtiCAM39i__XO8F8DP7M167ZvWOwXISYpvaL8UALOI6qh9QEAlfjLQFsqBo0majJEEghkixNE_EDcgIC-22ueKTA/s72-w640-h352-c/POrtadaAXIFMagAbr.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-2697385199429820121</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-16T07:41:10.632-06:00</atom:updated><title>Which South American countries are the safest for tourists?</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Image by Pixabay&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8B7TeNFhiagos5Wjk1fnTqzuIVZdvxTJ2LhYedSZjJN70U4CDaqaV-a93m_8ctsI6cBzFYzqIy8ytIvuJvAo866KgmLEpdQRszrvmvLa72JcBfdhPxukDsci5rl9mBRYRjzj2-aKOndeS1BuLhLVu708CZQycFOehFT3DvO5A0sqfQX1XnwQxqQ/s640/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;427&quot; data-original-width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;428&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8B7TeNFhiagos5Wjk1fnTqzuIVZdvxTJ2LhYedSZjJN70U4CDaqaV-a93m_8ctsI6cBzFYzqIy8ytIvuJvAo866KgmLEpdQRszrvmvLa72JcBfdhPxukDsci5rl9mBRYRjzj2-aKOndeS1BuLhLVu708CZQycFOehFT3DvO5A0sqfQX1XnwQxqQ/w640-h428/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA &lt;/b&gt;— When planning a trip to the Southern Hemisphere, safety is the number one priority for international travelers, especially those from the United States. Based on historical data and long-term stability trends provided by the Global Peace Index, certain South American countries have established themselves as reliable and safe destinations for adventure and cultural tourism.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The Southern Cone and the Andean Region&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Historically, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile have maintained the highest positions in terms of peace and security on the continent. These countries offer a developed tourism infrastructure and significantly low levels of violent crime, allowing visitors to explore everything from Patagonia to the Andean vineyards with a high degree of tranquility and comfort.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&amp;nbsp;1. Argentina:&lt;/b&gt; Frequently stands out as the regional leader. Its safety indicators reflect a stable environment with a strong culture of hospitality toward foreigners.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;2. Uruguay:&lt;/b&gt; Known for its democratic stability and social cohesion, it offers a relaxed atmosphere both on its coasts and in its capital, serving as a solid option for those seeking to minimize risks during their stay.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;3. Chile: &lt;/b&gt;With a transparent legal system and a stable economy, this country provides a framework of physical and legal security that is highly valued by American tourists.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Safety Factors for the Tourist&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Safety in these destinations is not seasonal but is based on consolidated socio-political structures. For U.S. citizens, the Department of State often classifies these countries at low precaution levels, comparable to many European nations.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In addition to the three mentioned leaders, countries such as Paraguay and Bolivia have shown a trend in public safety that favors low-impact tourism and contact with local communities in peaceful settings.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Considerations for International Travelers&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Although these countries are considered the safest on the continent, travelers are recommended to follow universal safety practices: use official transportation, avoid displaying high-value items in densely populated areas, and always carry comprehensive travel insurance.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This safety outlook allows South America to remain a world-class destination, where the richness of its landscapes is complemented by an environment designed for the protection and enjoyment of the visitor.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;About this report:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This analysis is based on cumulative indicators of internal peace, absence of conflict, and the efficiency of local security forces, ensuring that the information remains useful for travel planning at any time of the year.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/which-south-american-countries-are.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8B7TeNFhiagos5Wjk1fnTqzuIVZdvxTJ2LhYedSZjJN70U4CDaqaV-a93m_8ctsI6cBzFYzqIy8ytIvuJvAo866KgmLEpdQRszrvmvLa72JcBfdhPxukDsci5rl9mBRYRjzj2-aKOndeS1BuLhLVu708CZQycFOehFT3DvO5A0sqfQX1XnwQxqQ/s72-w640-h428-c/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-3358581252477604730</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-04-16T07:37:53.896-06:00</atom:updated><title>¿Qué países de Sudamérica son los más seguros para turistas?</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imágenes de pixabay&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjylTjdcKxm5KsDDV4ZIEK5TFpeq4Or6gL9ULYJhCFHuryezKaOTl045FL2LeBUmadSfXVCFYK_IbEMjqfSmhDjKkPsa8cuuLRV3h_WpKbay4MEZ_fUfT6IXYoQxDbCgVIlzFtro6uHrVRnCYuZJKRqDIBxjr5wjCyUvFiOSNckYAsIyMfbo9cw/s640/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;427&quot; data-original-width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;428&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjylTjdcKxm5KsDDV4ZIEK5TFpeq4Or6gL9ULYJhCFHuryezKaOTl045FL2LeBUmadSfXVCFYK_IbEMjqfSmhDjKkPsa8cuuLRV3h_WpKbay4MEZ_fUfT6IXYoQxDbCgVIlzFtro6uHrVRnCYuZJKRqDIBxjr5wjCyUvFiOSNckYAsIyMfbo9cw/w640-h428/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA&lt;/b&gt; — Al planificar un viaje al hemisferio sur, la seguridad es la prioridad número uno para los viajeros internacionales, especialmente para aquellos que provienen de Estados Unidos. Basándose en datos históricos y tendencias de estabilidad a largo plazo proporcionadas por el Índice de Paz Global, ciertos países sudamericanos se han establecido como destinos confiables y seguros para el turismo de aventura y cultural.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El Cono Sur y la Región Andina&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Históricamente, Argentina, Uruguay y Chile han mantenido las posiciones más altas en términos de paz y seguridad en el continente. Estos países ofrecen una infraestructura turística desarrollada y niveles de delitos violentos significativamente bajos, lo que permite a los visitantes explorar desde la Patagonia hasta los viñedos andinos con un alto grado de tranquilidad y comodidad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Argentina:&lt;/b&gt; Se destaca frecuentemente como el líder regional. Sus indicadores de seguridad reflejan un entorno estable con una fuerte cultura de hospitalidad hacia el extranjero.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Uruguay:&lt;/b&gt; Conocido por su estabilidad democrática y cohesión social, ofrece un ambiente relajado tanto en sus costas como en su capital, siendo una opción sólida para quienes buscan minimizar riesgos durante su estancia.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Chile:&lt;/b&gt; Con un sistema legal transparente y una economía estable, este país proporciona un marco de seguridad física y jurídica que es muy valorado por el turista estadounidense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Factores de Seguridad para el Turista&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La seguridad en estos destinos no es estacional, sino que se basa en estructuras sociopolíticas consolidadas. Para los ciudadanos estadounidenses, el Departamento de Estado suele clasificar a estos países en niveles bajos de precaución, comparables a muchas naciones europeas.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Además de los tres líderes mencionados, países como Paraguay y Bolivia han mostrado una tendencia de seguridad ciudadana que favorece el turismo de bajo impacto y el contacto con comunidades locales en entornos pacíficos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Consideraciones para Viajeros Internacionales&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Aunque estos países se consideran los más seguros del continente, se recomienda a los viajeros seguir las prácticas universales de seguridad: utilizar transporte oficial, evitar exhibir objetos de alto valor en áreas densamente pobladas y contar siempre con un seguro de viaje integral.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Este panorama de seguridad permite que Sudamérica siga siendo un destino de clase mundial, donde la riqueza de sus paisajes se complementa con un entorno diseñado para la protección y el disfrute del visitante.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sobre este reporte:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Este análisis se basa en indicadores acumulativos de paz interna, ausencia de conflictos y eficiencia de las fuerzas de seguridad locales, garantizando que la información sea de utilidad para la planificación de viajes en cualquier época del año.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/04/que-paises-de-sudamerica-son-los-mas.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjylTjdcKxm5KsDDV4ZIEK5TFpeq4Or6gL9ULYJhCFHuryezKaOTl045FL2LeBUmadSfXVCFYK_IbEMjqfSmhDjKkPsa8cuuLRV3h_WpKbay4MEZ_fUfT6IXYoQxDbCgVIlzFtro6uHrVRnCYuZJKRqDIBxjr5wjCyUvFiOSNckYAsIyMfbo9cw/s72-w640-h428-c/etifae-andes-1351053_640.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-491469853231310455</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-28T16:48:43.146-06:00</atom:updated><title>Emergency Directory and Essential Services in Quetzaltenango: Contact Guide for Residents and Tourists</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Archive photo by Pablo Barrera&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy248-GyCuDiByCPqar4Mc4uWemauTUpBoJSQoxV6Vcp_G5DZYCk3kZEBJgzrj6fHwIVJYUpdqPW5aBvavniYQ9mFRAAfPR0SdfgLg3LMMTZ0mkcR5EyUcVA6d7I_TE3EmhLXYdUW4inIXI3i0MF64J0nVpuOoCqrlTJJYXciMaRGaseNZKxNH3g/s3264/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2448&quot; data-original-width=&quot;3264&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy248-GyCuDiByCPqar4Mc4uWemauTUpBoJSQoxV6Vcp_G5DZYCk3kZEBJgzrj6fHwIVJYUpdqPW5aBvavniYQ9mFRAAfPR0SdfgLg3LMMTZ0mkcR5EyUcVA6d7I_TE3EmhLXYdUW4inIXI3i0MF64J0nVpuOoCqrlTJJYXciMaRGaseNZKxNH3g/w640-h480/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – Maintaining safety and order during periods of high vehicular and pedestrian traffic, such as Holy Week or Independence Day festivities, is a priority for authorities and emergency services in the &quot;City of the Star.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Having quick access to assistance numbers not only facilitates the resolution of domestic incidents but can also make a difference in critical situations. Below is the updated directory of basic services, security, and tourist assistance in Xela.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;🛠 Basic and Municipal Services&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;To report power outages, water leaks, or infrastructure issues, the municipality provides the following direct lines:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Municipal Electric Company (EEMQ): 7767-4093&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Municipal Water Company (EMAX): 7767-2000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Drainage Maintenance: 3159-9708 (Contact via WhatsApp)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;General Cemetery Administration: 7761-4038&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;🚑 Emergency and Medical Services&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;In case of accidents, medical transfers, or fires, these are the national and local numbers based in Quetzaltenango:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Volunteer Firefighters: 122 (National) / 7761-2002 (Local Station)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Guatemalan Red Cross: 125 (National) / 7761-2746 (Xela Delegation)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CONRED (Disaster Management): 119&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;👮 Security and Visitor Assistance&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;To ensure a peaceful stay for national and foreign tourists visiting the Historic Center and the surrounding department:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;National Civil Police (Station 41): 5528-5959&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;DISETUR (Tourist Security Division): 5423-8500&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;INGUAT Assistance: 4796-2775&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Safety Recommendation:&lt;/b&gt; Citizens and visitors are suggested to save these contacts in their phonebooks under the prefix &quot;Emergency&quot; for immediate search in case of need.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Prevention is the key to enjoying the traditions and architectural beauty of Xelajú with complete peace of mind. This directory remains valid for permanent public consultation through official information channels.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/emergency-directory-and-essential.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy248-GyCuDiByCPqar4Mc4uWemauTUpBoJSQoxV6Vcp_G5DZYCk3kZEBJgzrj6fHwIVJYUpdqPW5aBvavniYQ9mFRAAfPR0SdfgLg3LMMTZ0mkcR5EyUcVA6d7I_TE3EmhLXYdUW4inIXI3i0MF64J0nVpuOoCqrlTJJYXciMaRGaseNZKxNH3g/s72-w640-h480-c/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-2270249781055904673</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-28T16:45:42.282-06:00</atom:updated><title>Directorio de Emergencia y Servicios Esenciales en Quetzaltenango: Guía de Contactos para Residentes y Turistas</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de archivo de Pablo Barrera&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-UBPF6WfJIvZUgV1_N_ux_TD4ZnFmYiU83Z2R7zFity_cAwMzntK8jfCWQLWu0rvJKFbtMNixU75JChjAGx1_Qd_hfMiuz_vEmRt4VKAgyi_wqSa42g_6j24SEpKMKHhlD0pNFojQOYtM2GH_HtzZ4h_dj-nZ0G8B5haptBbLwIK-Z5i_01zg/s3264/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2448&quot; data-original-width=&quot;3264&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-UBPF6WfJIvZUgV1_N_ux_TD4ZnFmYiU83Z2R7zFity_cAwMzntK8jfCWQLWu0rvJKFbtMNixU75JChjAGx1_Qd_hfMiuz_vEmRt4VKAgyi_wqSa42g_6j24SEpKMKHhlD0pNFojQOYtM2GH_HtzZ4h_dj-nZ0G8B5haptBbLwIK-Z5i_01zg/w640-h480/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – Mantener la seguridad y el orden durante las épocas de mayor afluencia vehicular y peatonal, como la Semana Santa o las fiestas de independencia, es una prioridad para las autoridades y cuerpos de socorro en la Ciudad de la Estrella.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Contar con un acceso rápido a los números de asistencia no solo facilita la resolución de incidentes domésticos, sino que puede marcar la diferencia en situaciones críticas. A continuación, presentamos el directorio actualizado de servicios básicos, seguridad y asistencia al turista en Xela.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;🛠 Servicios Básicos y Municipales&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Para reportar fallas en el suministro eléctrico, fugas de agua o problemas de infraestructura, la municipalidad dispone de las siguientes líneas directas:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Empresa Eléctrica Municipal (EEMQ): 7767-4093&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Empresa Municipal de Aguas (EMAX): 7767-2000&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mantenimiento de Drenajes: 3159-9708 (Atención vía WhatsApp)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Administración del Cementerio General: 7761-4038&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;🚑 Cuerpos de Socorro y Emergencias Médicas&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;En caso de accidentes, traslados médicos o incendios, estos son los números nacionales y locales con base en Quetzaltenango:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bomberos Voluntarios: 122 (Nacional) / 7761-2002 (Sede Local)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cruz Roja Guatemalteca: 125 (Nacional) / 7761-2746 (Delegación Xela)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CONRED (Gestión de Desastres): 119&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;👮 Seguridad y Asistencia al Visitante&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Para garantizar una estancia tranquila a los turistas nacionales y extranjeros que recorren el Centro Histórico y los alrededores del departamento:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Policía Nacional Civil (Comisaría 41): 5528-5959&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;DISETUR (División de Seguridad Turística): 5423-8500&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Asistencia INGUAT: 4796-2775&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Recomendación de Seguridad:&lt;/b&gt; Se sugiere a los ciudadanos y visitantes guardar estos contactos en su agenda telefónica bajo el prefijo &quot;Emergencia&quot; para una búsqueda inmediata en caso de necesidad.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La prevención es la clave para disfrutar de las tradiciones y la belleza arquitectónica de Xelajú con total tranquilidad. Este directorio se mantiene vigente para la consulta ciudadana permanente a través de los canales oficiales de información.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/directorio-de-emergencia-y-servicios.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i-UBPF6WfJIvZUgV1_N_ux_TD4ZnFmYiU83Z2R7zFity_cAwMzntK8jfCWQLWu0rvJKFbtMNixU75JChjAGx1_Qd_hfMiuz_vEmRt4VKAgyi_wqSa42g_6j24SEpKMKHhlD0pNFojQOYtM2GH_HtzZ4h_dj-nZ0G8B5haptBbLwIK-Z5i_01zg/s72-w640-h480-c/N%C3%BAmeros%20de%20emergencia.png" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-2080792964532990747</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-28T16:15:36.484-06:00</atom:updated><title>Complete Guide to the Fuel Subsidy in Guatemala: Prices, Benefits, and Financing</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Image by Pixabay&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBmAd5SNJjaHSLSYTNH_bqUabUxE9GGJYoQQbM0FTlFd6X9GuZPdayEz_xClBkZPScYEk-u6htLTJA3ppmnt7pDfSRxlC2WNAq0uUVy7eL0cOTJPfi_EPtOP3UVjcLDgGN52ZeBjxmuoAEQsjWvVp7lFuZBQWsOQzRgdZb_qja9TFHzmWeXHXDA/s1280/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;850&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBmAd5SNJjaHSLSYTNH_bqUabUxE9GGJYoQQbM0FTlFd6X9GuZPdayEz_xClBkZPScYEk-u6htLTJA3ppmnt7pDfSRxlC2WNAq0uUVy7eL0cOTJPfi_EPtOP3UVjcLDgGN52ZeBjxmuoAEQsjWvVp7lFuZBQWsOQzRgdZb_qja9TFHzmWeXHXDA/w640-h426/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;GUATEMALA&lt;/b&gt; | The Government of Guatemala, led by President Bernardo Arévalo, has presented a bill to implement a temporary subsidy for fuels and propane gas. This measure is a direct response to the instability of the international oil market, affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that impact transportation costs and the basic food basket.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;How much will Guatemalans save?&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The support program includes different amounts for the most consumed products:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Diesel:&lt;/b&gt; This category receives the most support (Q10 per gallon), given its direct impact on freight and passenger transport.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gasoline:&lt;/b&gt; Both Superior and Regular will receive a discount of Q5 per gallon.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Propane Gas:&lt;/b&gt; The 25-pound cylinder, essential for households, will have a Q20 subsidy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Impact on the Wallet and the Economy&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;With this measure, the price of diesel could stabilize near Q31.39, while gasoline prices would hover around Q33.00 and Q34.00. According to the Executive branch, the main focus is on diesel to prevent a price hike in food and basic services.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Financing Without Additional Debt&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;A key aspect of this proposal is that it will be funded through a budget reallocation. Deputy Minister Patricia Joachín confirmed that cash balances from the Ministry of Finance, totaling more than Q6 billion, will be used, thus avoiding the need to expand the general budget or acquire new debt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The Debate in Congress&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Although the measure seeks immediate relief, the Congress of the Republic maintains an active debate. Some sectors propose alternative solutions, such as the temporary suspension of the Oil Distribution Tax (IDP), while others emphasize the need to ensure that the benefit reaches the final consumer in full without getting stuck in the distribution chain.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/complete-guide-to-fuel-subsidy-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBmAd5SNJjaHSLSYTNH_bqUabUxE9GGJYoQQbM0FTlFd6X9GuZPdayEz_xClBkZPScYEk-u6htLTJA3ppmnt7pDfSRxlC2WNAq0uUVy7eL0cOTJPfi_EPtOP3UVjcLDgGN52ZeBjxmuoAEQsjWvVp7lFuZBQWsOQzRgdZb_qja9TFHzmWeXHXDA/s72-w640-h426-c/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-6489285555776429097</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:13:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-28T16:13:23.107-06:00</atom:updated><title>Guía completa sobre el subsidio a los combustibles en Guatemala: Precios, beneficios y financiamiento</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de pixabay&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GXk4lFkYDPhwZMZGAcO22-PHRqX8W5zArV8em7OzZxBjWG5C_6fiKoWakcJKygqoBbekMeLcJn-dv89_tPbcA8dW1qdZj-IfX0ka_Php2l36whQW5kYEpLffKrJb2Is7SAzr7xz4_t1n9j5YHntjngldB3391aw_GHbP_w7hh2e49FH7NAJGag/s1280/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;850&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1280&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GXk4lFkYDPhwZMZGAcO22-PHRqX8W5zArV8em7OzZxBjWG5C_6fiKoWakcJKygqoBbekMeLcJn-dv89_tPbcA8dW1qdZj-IfX0ka_Php2l36whQW5kYEpLffKrJb2Is7SAzr7xz4_t1n9j5YHntjngldB3391aw_GHbP_w7hh2e49FH7NAJGag/w640-h426/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;GUATEMALA&lt;/b&gt; | El Gobierno de Guatemala, encabezado por el presidente Bernardo Arévalo, ha presentado una iniciativa de ley para implementar un subsidio temporal a los combustibles y al gas propano. Esta medida surge como respuesta directa a la inestabilidad del mercado internacional de petróleo, afectado por tensiones geopolíticas en el Medio Oriente que impactan los costos de transporte y la canasta básica.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;¿De cuánto será el ahorro para los guatemaltecos?&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El programa de apoyo contempla montos diferenciados para los productos de mayor consumo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Diésel:&lt;/b&gt; Es el rubro con mayor apoyo (Q10 por galón), dado su impacto directo en el transporte de carga y pasajeros.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gasolinas:&lt;/b&gt; Tanto la Superior como la Regular recibirán un descuento de Q5 por galón.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Gas Propano:&lt;/b&gt; El cilindro de 25 libras, esencial en los hogares, tendrá un subsidio de Q20.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Impacto en el bolsillo y la economía&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Con esta medida, el precio del diésel podría estabilizarse cerca de los Q31.39, mientras que las gasolinas rondarían los Q33.00 y Q34.00. Según el Ejecutivo, el enfoque principal está en el diésel para evitar una escalada de precios en los alimentos y servicios básicos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Financiamiento sin deuda adicional&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Una de las claves de esta propuesta es que se financiará mediante una readecuación presupuestaria. La viceministra Patricia Joachín confirmó que se utilizarán saldos de caja del Ministerio de Finanzas, los cuales ascienden a más de Q6 mil millones, evitando así la necesidad de ampliar el presupuesto general o adquirir nueva deuda.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El debate en el Congreso&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Aunque la medida busca un alivio inmediato, el Congreso de la República mantiene un debate activo. Algunos sectores proponen soluciones alternativas, como la suspensión temporal del Impuesto a la Distribución de Petróleo (IDP), mientras que otros enfatizan la necesidad de garantizar que el beneficio llegue íntegro al consumidor final sin quedarse en la cadena de distribución.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/guia-completa-sobre-el-subsidio-los.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-GXk4lFkYDPhwZMZGAcO22-PHRqX8W5zArV8em7OzZxBjWG5C_6fiKoWakcJKygqoBbekMeLcJn-dv89_tPbcA8dW1qdZj-IfX0ka_Php2l36whQW5kYEpLffKrJb2Is7SAzr7xz4_t1n9j5YHntjngldB3391aw_GHbP_w7hh2e49FH7NAJGag/s72-w640-h426-c/andreas160578-refuel-2157211_1280.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-6338421322588180071</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-25T17:02:52.859-06:00</atom:updated><title>Artisanal Purifiltro: The Legacy of Water Purification Reborn in Guatemala</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Archive Images: Pablo Barrera&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uVanHXfZFtI790V4PKQR80aLfD6auGlIgSY2D00pd3aLv13XrLEMFbPxHOo_ohDZ6uhecX6UjqMBk4Sr9OpegsX0uk4fjjPPAof1NdqDdNGgC1IfkmYsptEDg5fhEoSREjhkPIuIt9dAbyBfbTwzy07axW5JP54rN_JzCOLAuMC8vYx5oPyDzQ/s979/IMG_20260325_125021.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;979&quot; data-original-width=&quot;979&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uVanHXfZFtI790V4PKQR80aLfD6auGlIgSY2D00pd3aLv13XrLEMFbPxHOo_ohDZ6uhecX6UjqMBk4Sr9OpegsX0uk4fjjPPAof1NdqDdNGgC1IfkmYsptEDg5fhEoSREjhkPIuIt9dAbyBfbTwzy07axW5JP54rN_JzCOLAuMC8vYx5oPyDzQ/w640-h640/IMG_20260325_125021.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – With a commitment to improving quality of life and reclaiming the technical excellence of a historic invention, Purifiltro Artesanal has launched in Xela. This initiative not only offers a sustainable solution for access to drinking water but also pays direct tribute to Fernando Mazariegos, the creator of the original filtration technology at the Central American Institute for Research and Industrial Technology (ICAITI).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Manufactured with 100% labor from Chimaltenango, Purifiltro Artesanal rescues an original and improved recipe that combines three key elements to guarantee water purity: volcanic white clay from Rabinal, pine sawdust from Purulhá, and colloidal silver as a bactericidal agent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol7dPHOjN2tVcfxBk-f84DAsVzeGs7cOfBBPpwQFmbG6EMFTfmuPkNYp3UAGR0OydCH4CsQUur04O7KF2xIVL4tlcvNDRfd0Hu-Ck9NykSC-WJ-lZGRN-FpLmoUmCdXkjXyhbFXfuJy0wztGmXk6jNSbrT3juCu-6lh_aC3LTLxvZTvxXpaqRDA/s1305/IMG_20260325_124458.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;979&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1305&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol7dPHOjN2tVcfxBk-f84DAsVzeGs7cOfBBPpwQFmbG6EMFTfmuPkNYp3UAGR0OydCH4CsQUur04O7KF2xIVL4tlcvNDRfd0Hu-Ck9NykSC-WJ-lZGRN-FpLmoUmCdXkjXyhbFXfuJy0wztGmXk6jNSbrT3juCu-6lh_aC3LTLxvZTvxXpaqRDA/w640-h480/IMG_20260325_124458.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&quot;This filter is inspired by continuing the mission of bringing purified water to every corner of Guatemala,&quot; says Aurora Marisol de León, Sales Manager of the organization.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Innovation and Tradition in a Single Product&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Unlike other options on the market, this filter uses organic materials scientifically proven for over 20 years. The production plant, located in Chimaltenango, applies rigorous quality controls to every unit, generating local employment and development for the region.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNgoGIkL1VkpBMt7jcoE2L1_vvrdFgdwM0GJpqBxgoE2_cQThQjom8LF1H6fhOccQXrmXG4jXwkqrmsSs9CSguvwV9okTiGVG40rV4mHsk5FexpVVKnLiSufukw2v1LvduuKslapWQSIBQ26mGEZ5L81qcVWSamBm0UO6ncFLpmfI29QRrWuaIg/s1305/IMG_20260325_124334.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1305&quot; data-original-width=&quot;979&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNgoGIkL1VkpBMt7jcoE2L1_vvrdFgdwM0GJpqBxgoE2_cQThQjom8LF1H6fhOccQXrmXG4jXwkqrmsSs9CSguvwV9okTiGVG40rV4mHsk5FexpVVKnLiSufukw2v1LvduuKslapWQSIBQ26mGEZ5L81qcVWSamBm0UO6ncFLpmfI29QRrWuaIg/w480-h640/IMG_20260325_124334.jpg&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Models and Availability:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Traditional and Artisanal Lines:&lt;/b&gt; Available in 22 and 7-liter capacities.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finishes:&lt;/b&gt; Functional plastic models, as well as smooth or decorated clay for an aesthetic touch.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Prices:&lt;/b&gt; Ranging from Q325.00 to Q1,150.00, adapting to the needs of every Guatemalan home.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;José María Ramos Porras, founder of Purifiltro S.A., highlights the simplicity of its maintenance: &quot;The purifying unit should be replaced every two years, and cleaning is done using only the water filtered by the unit itself, ensuring long-term effectiveness.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WTm4TTX1L1UxBCMTund2Qy2HIqvBLphhPNkdHK2WYzyjNPqZlmjqMv_Z4ofoE8h7ep_R3wcIPpw7MUgXYkvX0odBNI3MLgWkyOfd767ATbjr2o_BHIHdw46-ZGt2t851XnzgcyQllPlewj5tuMBF06OwKwfE9n8JemnQMKEPFEW_jL3P3cWL_g/s1305/IMG_20260325_124324.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1305&quot; data-original-width=&quot;979&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3WTm4TTX1L1UxBCMTund2Qy2HIqvBLphhPNkdHK2WYzyjNPqZlmjqMv_Z4ofoE8h7ep_R3wcIPpw7MUgXYkvX0odBNI3MLgWkyOfd767ATbjr2o_BHIHdw46-ZGt2t851XnzgcyQllPlewj5tuMBF06OwKwfE9n8JemnQMKEPFEW_jL3P3cWL_g/w480-h640/IMG_20260325_124324.jpg&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Those interested can purchase their units through official channels at purifiltroartesanal.com, their Facebook and Instagram pages, or directly at the factory and authorized points of sale.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/artisanal-purifiltro-legacy-of-water.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4uVanHXfZFtI790V4PKQR80aLfD6auGlIgSY2D00pd3aLv13XrLEMFbPxHOo_ohDZ6uhecX6UjqMBk4Sr9OpegsX0uk4fjjPPAof1NdqDdNGgC1IfkmYsptEDg5fhEoSREjhkPIuIt9dAbyBfbTwzy07axW5JP54rN_JzCOLAuMC8vYx5oPyDzQ/s72-w640-h640-c/IMG_20260325_125021.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-534344444374243124</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-25T12:51:05.535-06:00</atom:updated><title>Purifiltro Artesanal: El legado de la purificación de agua renace en Guatemala</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imágenes de archivo, Pablo Barrera&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;José Cotoc, de Radio Flix 93.9, ganador de uno de los purifiltros durante la conferencia de prensa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – Con el compromiso de mejorar la calidad de vida y retomar la excelencia técnica de un invento histórico, se presenta Purifiltro Artesanal en Xela. Esta iniciativa no solo ofrece una solución sostenible para el acceso a agua potable, sino que rinde un tributo directo al Licenciado Fernando Mazariegos, creador de la tecnología original de filtración en el Instituto Centroamericano de Investigación y Tecnología Industrial (ICAITI).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Fabricado con mano de obra 100% chimalteca, Purifiltro Artesanal rescata la receta original y mejorada que combina tres elementos clave para garantizar la pureza del agua: barro blanco de origen volcánico de Rabinal, aserrín de pino de Purulhá y plata coloidal como agente bactericida.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TFknmYjc3urBLceoUGYzn5-W43f_yLkJRBD9e2SuG4gdlmhGvd1JP8jMPguHNnTi6EVINxWlVIryD2zkfKwOUkuTQryQ1IvzhbLuJzpx_46q_voaoCCWu0Jb6ot8Wzi3WytVUDYHZu1aSl3Ut0RBBtxxmjPtDVsDmJ9RugdD4laczPYJnHQSmA/s1305/IMG_20260325_124334.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1305&quot; data-original-width=&quot;979&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TFknmYjc3urBLceoUGYzn5-W43f_yLkJRBD9e2SuG4gdlmhGvd1JP8jMPguHNnTi6EVINxWlVIryD2zkfKwOUkuTQryQ1IvzhbLuJzpx_46q_voaoCCWu0Jb6ot8Wzi3WytVUDYHZu1aSl3Ut0RBBtxxmjPtDVsDmJ9RugdD4laczPYJnHQSmA/w480-h640/IMG_20260325_124334.jpg&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: medium;&quot;&gt;&quot;Este es un filtro inspirado en continuar con el propósito de llevar agua purificada a todos los rincones de Guatemala&quot;, afirma Aurora Marisol de León, Gerente de Ventas de la organización.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Innovación y Tradición en un Solo Producto&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;A diferencia de otras opciones en el mercado, este filtro emplea materiales orgánicos científicamente comprobados desde hace más de 20 años. La planta de producción, ubicada en Chimaltenango, aplica rigurosos controles de calidad en cada unidad, generando además empleo local y desarrollo para la región.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Modelos y disponibilidad:&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Línea Tradicional y Artesanal:&lt;/b&gt; Disponibles en capacidades de 22 y 7 litros.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Acabados:&lt;/b&gt; Presentaciones en plástico funcional, así como barro liso o decorado para un toque estético.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Precios:&lt;/b&gt; Oscilan entre los Q325.00 y Q1,150.00, adaptándose a las necesidades de cada hogar guatemalteco.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;José María Ramos Porras, fundador de Purifiltro S.A., destaca la sencillez de su mantenimiento: &quot;La unidad purificadora debe cambiarse cada dos años y su limpieza se realiza únicamente con el agua filtrada por la misma unidad, asegurando así su efectividad a largo plazo&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3LfuaC05nEcv3DOTPjtWJeZoUMeAde_R14SaN0Rm9Tmg5HPx48J40ndd6nPLXHQNCI6n-i-KQh5RTUJswtJu5qzU6iPEEpavbU1RSDJqA9ocdghX7HDIRSq8800fZ5Y3oewyNgqf3flV6_4lz3ZnTedYhryguVslSiTuPkqcEg1HMOTGImLt3Q/s1305/IMG_20260325_124425.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1305&quot; data-original-width=&quot;979&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH3LfuaC05nEcv3DOTPjtWJeZoUMeAde_R14SaN0Rm9Tmg5HPx48J40ndd6nPLXHQNCI6n-i-KQh5RTUJswtJu5qzU6iPEEpavbU1RSDJqA9ocdghX7HDIRSq8800fZ5Y3oewyNgqf3flV6_4lz3ZnTedYhryguVslSiTuPkqcEg1HMOTGImLt3Q/w480-h640/IMG_20260325_124425.jpg&quot; width=&quot;480&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Los interesados pueden adquirir sus unidades a través de los canales oficiales en purifiltroartesanal.com, sus redes sociales en Facebook e Instagram, o directamente en su fábrica y puntos de venta autorizados.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/purifiltro-artesanal-el-legado-de-la.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjys7phlCymKe_SwquG3-IkhAmAYg47MpgBtO5K6_Q-vdN58-BlEyagGe3zrBExAYDOFvHPhrC_MC4MpD1kcfsjAGj8uu1xbhDWRoaTri7k8cIPmTduGmGRHwYyvKss3Oe8ZfHNmYFs80ZHXPN9W1ErZly9rSiMsxi-E13d8cq45C-l2WhWJVxrsg/s72-w640-h640-c/IMG_20260325_125021.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-1869757771825723964</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-24T14:18:24.449-06:00</atom:updated><title>Salcajá Immortalizes Guatemalan Resilience with the Inauguration of the Monumental Mural &quot;The Silence of the 2020 Curfew&quot;</title><description>&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Salcajá Immortalizes Guatemalan Resilience with the Inauguration of the Monumental Mural &quot;The Silence of the 2020 Curfew&quot;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4al9ajP44aKhrvNd9sYZW68evsj41pjiPk7jX3o6irdK45mtzk5K8LYhhb8zKIaxwRxjqJDgJ34fntNkIOaX6m082SAfp87VoYWvCqBympmxAz3yR2qwLovHhNp04PO_uJvfFn89Mnzz0hj4KTsIXVLqwUPraE3kPSIT1U828RZy8dnV4miUfYQ/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4al9ajP44aKhrvNd9sYZW68evsj41pjiPk7jX3o6irdK45mtzk5K8LYhhb8zKIaxwRxjqJDgJ34fntNkIOaX6m082SAfp87VoYWvCqBympmxAz3yR2qwLovHhNp04PO_uJvfFn89Mnzz0hj4KTsIXVLqwUPraE3kPSIT1U828RZy8dnV4miUfYQ/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Images courtesy of Sergio Alvarado via Mildred Estrada&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;SALCAJÁ, QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – In an evening marked by emotion and the recognition of collective memory, the official inauguration and unveiling of the mural &quot;The Silence of the 2020 Curfew&quot; took place last Saturday, March 21, at 6:00 PM in the lobby of the Salcajá Convention Center. The event was attended by the renowned master artist Sergio Alvarado, municipal authorities led by Lic. William Calderón, and the team of specialists who made this historic work possible, representing a milestone in Guatemalan art.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDGcKhVuAx9vFNhCTYPe8uTRF73YS0CyXA3Qha2TQjuAbJNHxVAHPQSLIPq69i3xxonuImoniEboM4wbkDehZTth2SjH_ATQO1B9DiMJYuxFKIOp9dsTVRMTfsVPqu7Tuj5do96hbvCy_YEX9D6wEwwqvEgABv65sVUsPnwdN7vlDSNUuRXmT1w/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0004.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1067&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDGcKhVuAx9vFNhCTYPe8uTRF73YS0CyXA3Qha2TQjuAbJNHxVAHPQSLIPq69i3xxonuImoniEboM4wbkDehZTth2SjH_ATQO1B9DiMJYuxFKIOp9dsTVRMTfsVPqu7Tuj5do96hbvCy_YEX9D6wEwwqvEgABv65sVUsPnwdN7vlDSNUuRXmT1w/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0004.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;What now stands as a visual landmark measuring 4.50 by 6.53 meters began in the solitude of confinement. On March 22, 2020, as the country plunged into the uncertainty of the first curfew, artist Sergio Alvarado took a blank canvas to channel the emotions of a world in absolute silence. Following a six-year process of creative evolution and administrative efforts, that emergency sketch has been transformed into a permanent legacy for the cultural heritage of Quetzaltenango.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdWWjZ2yO2ypmxmIhFTCxWkzAd8qliuFPG8FeyT0pGg1gGS3vv7A-0VvNHjxZZNMvhLdGWeHrQxrKW-wrlEO45KHKEkFEhUzimg2K9luD71UZdhwjDootSCy-zoA-0_usGVw0ltrW01r1zLoteN529jyoD6Gpl6PgAnKNOHV1FThdh-SLSso44w/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0012.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1466&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;586&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNdWWjZ2yO2ypmxmIhFTCxWkzAd8qliuFPG8FeyT0pGg1gGS3vv7A-0VvNHjxZZNMvhLdGWeHrQxrKW-wrlEO45KHKEkFEhUzimg2K9luD71UZdhwjDootSCy-zoA-0_usGVw0ltrW01r1zLoteN529jyoD6Gpl6PgAnKNOHV1FThdh-SLSso44w/w640-h586/IMG-20260323-WA0012.jpg&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80GFEYSqyttN6YbZ70kWfUTuuGdN2MTsAdsjFoEyqjDetlJAaysJ-Ya2LpcRloj4mxlIn51qlVKTGXgki72YRZfmIanH0JAEdLZj3cOkXlL2PRe6RQbMmQEn52xsaUHv0zjEBBhCQghy_gxQcGzFJkpucHvPbZmqbwIUnovFS392rnUcE2817gQ/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0003.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80GFEYSqyttN6YbZ70kWfUTuuGdN2MTsAdsjFoEyqjDetlJAaysJ-Ya2LpcRloj4mxlIn51qlVKTGXgki72YRZfmIanH0JAEdLZj3cOkXlL2PRe6RQbMmQEn52xsaUHv0zjEBBhCQghy_gxQcGzFJkpucHvPbZmqbwIUnovFS392rnUcE2817gQ/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0003.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrvmCV1jSUmLQqCS-iOMdWkM3N_uGoQQnAJp89PfkGmsgX6JKFynUNN45pWOsbkEhSpKj1s-A1B88ia4ZpnQAH8uA_-5gCU4fN5-u-wDudw3IQOzoPlX9gpZqGEgpCZ1H11M_vKt2fra7PaMYtC9rAR53JJXQNHng5RfQhHVbXSWke5cHkCJ6jw/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0009.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrvmCV1jSUmLQqCS-iOMdWkM3N_uGoQQnAJp89PfkGmsgX6JKFynUNN45pWOsbkEhSpKj1s-A1B88ia4ZpnQAH8uA_-5gCU4fN5-u-wDudw3IQOzoPlX9gpZqGEgpCZ1H11M_vKt2fra7PaMYtC9rAR53JJXQNHng5RfQhHVbXSWke5cHkCJ6jw/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0009.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Every detail of the mural narrates a duality: from the &quot;Red Moon&quot; and folk mysticism to the &quot;Grey Circle&quot; symbolizing the confinement of houses without doors or windows, contrasted by the smoke from chimneys representing latent life and hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsNnQFP5wEjvhX38xhHzABt_UHokeKImj1gTz9O30jXlE28wMHP9PwuHmtKdreZ1bngpqMnLRd6I9CPs3uzm1lQyIDJiI9PDbXzA0QQVxDO7N6cPAmO0C7oj9f_MAel4Ah0n6ra9dMSk95xayMEYkdl6TBjbj9tQfGlxm4WKcBfNY57hIBX3x9A/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0010.jpg&quot; 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margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1600&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1204&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKJIYz9ehAxjeqU54c6MtvaaN_QmSRCy8gnqNsthosKtk8cAGYp0l4m7CtsH3DmixYp8I-24BSYfOYx2wWLwSpSulYdZW6Aq4V72GXABFkQpGKaoEQJVIRLxFu6bVAAMnxS6KNfc_sF37WgOdTEjYpBUfzolstyvAEGB8Q3KRr6fbhIWTbwvTKiQ/w482-h640/IMG-20260323-WA0011.jpg&quot; width=&quot;482&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This project was made possible thanks to the collaborative work of a multidisciplinary team that accompanied Master Alvarado:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Quetzaly Alvarado, Artist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;* Mildred Estrada de Alvarado, Primary Education Teacher.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Melvin Tajiboy Juárez, Artist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Carlos Ordoñez, Professor of Plastic Arts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;With this delivery, the current municipal administration and its Council have reaffirmed their commitment to the dignification of public spaces and the promotion of art as a tool for civic unity. The mural is not merely a decorative piece; it is an emotional bridge between yesterday and today, designed to be contemplated especially during the transition from afternoon to evening, marking the line between who we were and the strengthened version of today&#39;s society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JmpJfXyNxOPt3Rpa3fng2ScJqs6lxFXUUQ2yyP-MZbco1ff9lQUWfZG6CWiXDPD1RVLGofvOMIZ5dRCGpi-6yCeL35B0OE9FYn-HArkEiCX5ugwM__ws3cxBb8fWu0vyHUxqOvclFdSQrNFRVqGQfi4bzs9rDNg1Vtgj3IalE8nwCmkroQTydA/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0008.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JmpJfXyNxOPt3Rpa3fng2ScJqs6lxFXUUQ2yyP-MZbco1ff9lQUWfZG6CWiXDPD1RVLGofvOMIZ5dRCGpi-6yCeL35B0OE9FYn-HArkEiCX5ugwM__ws3cxBb8fWu0vyHUxqOvclFdSQrNFRVqGQfi4bzs9rDNg1Vtgj3IalE8nwCmkroQTydA/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0008.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The Municipality of Salcajá invites the general public and visitors to discover this work at the Convention Center, a space where the silence of 2020 has become an eternal testimony of resilience and creativity.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/salcaja-immortalizes-guatemalan.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4al9ajP44aKhrvNd9sYZW68evsj41pjiPk7jX3o6irdK45mtzk5K8LYhhb8zKIaxwRxjqJDgJ34fntNkIOaX6m082SAfp87VoYWvCqBympmxAz3yR2qwLovHhNp04PO_uJvfFn89Mnzz0hj4KTsIXVLqwUPraE3kPSIT1U828RZy8dnV4miUfYQ/s72-w640-h426-c/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-6975945282432097100</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-24T13:23:25.132-06:00</atom:updated><title>Salcajá inmortaliza la resiliencia guatemalteca con la inauguración del mural monumental &quot;El Silencio en Toque de Queda 2020&quot;</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Salcajá inmortaliza la resiliencia guatemalteca con la inauguración del mural monumental &quot;El Silencio en Toque de Queda 2020&quot;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFlxeMry8i2jxO9CTOA8yt5Xd7PzGV96fW_IrDRbwEZ-jYV3uF85jLkMVBunSgJ0034VEY4_thPIXcPsApJmXLjIb39CXFrnPQAll3ZAa-Up0iX4c2MvmfF5GdxR52YnyFCN2s2-b0IX8RjIg2Z8Iesw2KaOPgJZoXuXGFPpyDTiuCcPVHODPNg/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFlxeMry8i2jxO9CTOA8yt5Xd7PzGV96fW_IrDRbwEZ-jYV3uF85jLkMVBunSgJ0034VEY4_thPIXcPsApJmXLjIb39CXFrnPQAll3ZAa-Up0iX4c2MvmfF5GdxR52YnyFCN2s2-b0IX8RjIg2Z8Iesw2KaOPgJZoXuXGFPpyDTiuCcPVHODPNg/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imágenes cortesía de Sergio Alvarado vía Mildred Estrada&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;SALCAJÁ, QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – En una noche marcada por la emotividad y el reconocimiento a la memoria colectiva, el pasado sábado 21 de marzo a las 06:00 PM, se llevó a cabo la inauguración oficial y develación del mural &quot;El Silencio en Toque de Queda 2020&quot; en el Lobby del Centro de Convenciones de Salcajá. El evento contó con la presencia del reconocido maestro Sergio Alvarado, las autoridades municipales lideradas por el Lic. William Calderón, y el equipo de especialistas que hicieron posible esta obra histórica, la cual representa todo un hito en el arte guatemalteco.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw1kEdChi4eOKjxSaraimeaWa6NG4FPZScALEn6T7o9JInCA06YgkJ8Rxi8aPw1p1qlMwBDT8wtHjZ5c2ap2zQTj3KVTGjiPreleYCXsKH2KOw6ZCA9WEjZ3LJn3rjKpT4GG088xM3xULgNOUCe2hhag1vuUSLopouSxJ4EzYBU5TCh7yy48B3w/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0004.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1067&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw1kEdChi4eOKjxSaraimeaWa6NG4FPZScALEn6T7o9JInCA06YgkJ8Rxi8aPw1p1qlMwBDT8wtHjZ5c2ap2zQTj3KVTGjiPreleYCXsKH2KOw6ZCA9WEjZ3LJn3rjKpT4GG088xM3xULgNOUCe2hhag1vuUSLopouSxJ4EzYBU5TCh7yy48B3w/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0004.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Lo que hoy se erige como un hito visual de 4.50 por 6.53 metros comenzó en la soledad del confinamiento. El 22 de marzo de 2020, mientras el país se sumergía en la incertidumbre del primer toque de queda, el artista Sergio Alvarado tomó un lienzo en blanco para canalizar las emociones de un mundo que guardaba silencio absoluto. Tras un proceso de seis años de evolución creativa y gestiones administrativas, aquel boceto de emergencia se ha transformado en un legado permanente para el patrimonio cultural de Quetzaltenango.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtLLH_8v7jTkGkfLtPKs0pKmYofShTbzYW-91F8A8GULKDj8_v9H110sAg3v7LNyKCPf6dISK4YVbn5Y_32f-6CqikOeTABhO2S522PEsii42SmXlo_Ub0jy06LAtL9N5jNeOc22VV5m2f_eVl7VouPeGFySlPKPZdMOU5jgTb-3R4Fd9vOKPWA/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0012.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1466&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1600&quot; height=&quot;586&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtLLH_8v7jTkGkfLtPKs0pKmYofShTbzYW-91F8A8GULKDj8_v9H110sAg3v7LNyKCPf6dISK4YVbn5Y_32f-6CqikOeTABhO2S522PEsii42SmXlo_Ub0jy06LAtL9N5jNeOc22VV5m2f_eVl7VouPeGFySlPKPZdMOU5jgTb-3R4Fd9vOKPWA/w640-h586/IMG-20260323-WA0012.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La obra, ejecutada con una técnica mixta de carboncillo, acrílico y óleos, utiliza pinceladas horizontales y verticales que emulan la labor de los tejedores salcajenses, entrelazando la identidad local con la historia contemporánea.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9kDLxlqbkEog6vkTdGVdbwb2OvQFmCukccE9KSVsxj6M-_TUIS4jy74oJybsXGkeE1glpNlZ_8o5JIjQCIqsKxeKq-G8olYoTO9swlGCKpPmwgL7Vfk4wmm9T-ATpYhYpgK8qrKFfowoSh1T1RLuT8say1tFtX6AjBb95Kvosqv61lcRMlK_Eg/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0007.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; 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width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Cada detalle del mural narra una dualidad: desde la &quot;Luna Roja&quot; y el misticismo popular, hasta el &quot;Círculo Gris&quot; que simboliza el encierro de casas sin puertas ni ventanas, contrastado con el humo de las chimeneas que representa la vida latente y la esperanza.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26T7LTi6doFoOJI2Zx4j19pr0Jwth8hzHwLZKcg4dEl7WbByg39mFaI5K0lu4LaLkeBOKE1hWuWVNsaRG64r159upXzOb94j7UJvM1qoRheCXci8sPIfkT5zm5SFiMBc1u4EwfqEmajxaUK2t-jdCVJX7nslgCKADrmF1YfPmgEK01E48SbaHcg/s1600/IMG-20260323-WA0011.jpg&quot; 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El mural no es solo una pieza decorativa; es un puente emocional entre el ayer y el hoy, diseñado para ser contemplado especialmente en la transición de la tarde a la noche, marcando la línea entre quiénes éramos y la versión fortalecida de la sociedad actual.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqi4c6NsjQTdnLtw0bQh4k3ckae415MFumRYLq52ymA8QaE6OoeQE9DXufvLmyJYFA9iqRSD0bUVC961QYowG4346OwnlO-k9emDIK87iOE2Z8SR3mPq9fi7M5cxTXOw4DEA-1duWnhvEuDcEKvNWKwbHg5a7h7S71_JqALto3ErBAsNmdbrumUQ/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0006.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqi4c6NsjQTdnLtw0bQh4k3ckae415MFumRYLq52ymA8QaE6OoeQE9DXufvLmyJYFA9iqRSD0bUVC961QYowG4346OwnlO-k9emDIK87iOE2Z8SR3mPq9fi7M5cxTXOw4DEA-1duWnhvEuDcEKvNWKwbHg5a7h7S71_JqALto3ErBAsNmdbrumUQ/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0006.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7d5fIZfqiezdI0cpMr1YQGoHcH06ihby7iwvRdgO69TeKO0B0bVXZ2vtvynlFwxvG7uOlEVsbMAcfPh_g5FpaG_qr2kmUuYrbAIF3XTMm07qH6W8wOgNESvSOCZadn8_JbfjWrvF8N2JRdOoU9SozRoQHCABzAXw0-cyQsouDjUQx7mn1XOttQ/s1440/IMG-20260323-WA0008.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;960&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1440&quot; height=&quot;426&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7d5fIZfqiezdI0cpMr1YQGoHcH06ihby7iwvRdgO69TeKO0B0bVXZ2vtvynlFwxvG7uOlEVsbMAcfPh_g5FpaG_qr2kmUuYrbAIF3XTMm07qH6W8wOgNESvSOCZadn8_JbfjWrvF8N2JRdOoU9SozRoQHCABzAXw0-cyQsouDjUQx7mn1XOttQ/w640-h426/IMG-20260323-WA0008.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 1em;&quot;&gt;La Municipalidad de Salcajá invita a toda la población y visitantes a conocer esta obra en el Centro de Convenciones, un espacio donde el silencio de 2020 se ha convertido en un testimonio eterno de resiliencia y creatividad.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/salcaja-inmortaliza-la-resiliencia.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFlxeMry8i2jxO9CTOA8yt5Xd7PzGV96fW_IrDRbwEZ-jYV3uF85jLkMVBunSgJ0034VEY4_thPIXcPsApJmXLjIb39CXFrnPQAll3ZAa-Up0iX4c2MvmfF5GdxR52YnyFCN2s2-b0IX8RjIg2Z8Iesw2KaOPgJZoXuXGFPpyDTiuCcPVHODPNg/s72-w640-h426-c/IMG-20260323-WA0005.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-7809668554288803927</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:58:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-19T22:04:43.462-06:00</atom:updated><title>A High-Stakes Comeback: Xelajú MC Asserts Dominance Over Municipal at Mario Camposeco</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Image by Xelajú MC&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrNeRxEgk-Yo9jKZyljqKUcmnau8buYiB2r7io8WeF56z4YkTP4ZJihwu_HRZqa3Zi7Hn-Eq5bMRGAiCWGZp6Tt6Tf3a2stWhKKTMifPhdmfhL0gDEfATKtTcEiQup9sedYvZbcd8UxIxdxS6CshaTfQxzk5iEmri_w5MwqdF5VVv2LDFDbPAtA/s1222/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;916&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1222&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrNeRxEgk-Yo9jKZyljqKUcmnau8buYiB2r7io8WeF56z4YkTP4ZJihwu_HRZqa3Zi7Hn-Eq5bMRGAiCWGZp6Tt6Tf3a2stWhKKTMifPhdmfhL0gDEfATKtTcEiQup9sedYvZbcd8UxIxdxS6CshaTfQxzk5iEmri_w5MwqdF5VVv2LDFDbPAtA/w640-h480/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quetzaltenango&lt;/b&gt;. In a high-voltage clash for Matchday 14 of the 2026 Clausura Tournament, Xelajú MC secured a pivotal home victory, overcoming Municipal 2-1 in a match defined by their resilience and individual clinical finishing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The match began with a solid performance from the &quot;Escarlata&quot; side. Municipal dictated the tempo throughout the first half, showcasing precise associative play and an intelligent reading of the spaces behind the local defense. This dominance was reflected on the scoreboard through a superb long-range strike by &quot;Checa&quot; Hernández, who curled the ball into the top corner to break the deadlock and send the visitors into halftime with a well-deserved tactical lead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The script changed radically in the second half. The &quot;Superchivos&quot; tightened their lines and found the turning point in the 55th minute, when Denilson Ochaeta appeared in the box to connect with a powerful header that leveled the score. Although the home side still showed inconsistencies in their collective buildup, sheer determination proved to be the deciding factor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The final blow came in the 76th minute. Derrickson Quiros emerged as the Man of the Match with a masterfully executed long-range shot, emulating the technical quality of the opening goal and almost sealing the 2-1 result.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 1em;&quot;&gt;In the 93rd minute, Steven Cárdenas scored a stunning long-range goal from near midfield, catching goalkeeper Kenderson Navarro off his line to seal the definitive 3-1 victory.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;With this outcome, Xelajú MC proves that even on days lacking collective fluidity, individual hierarchy and character in critical moments are enough to take all three points against a direct rival.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/a-high-stakes-comeback-xelaju-mc.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrNeRxEgk-Yo9jKZyljqKUcmnau8buYiB2r7io8WeF56z4YkTP4ZJihwu_HRZqa3Zi7Hn-Eq5bMRGAiCWGZp6Tt6Tf3a2stWhKKTMifPhdmfhL0gDEfATKtTcEiQup9sedYvZbcd8UxIxdxS6CshaTfQxzk5iEmri_w5MwqdF5VVv2LDFDbPAtA/s72-w640-h480-c/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-4202806262070656786</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-19T22:01:44.920-06:00</atom:updated><title>Remontada de jerarquía: Xelajú MC impone condiciones ante Municipal en el Mario Camposeco</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de Xelajú MC&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvzSygkG3cm2wMYU66lvit3ISqiqIYFICuY_RBEZNR56njamDc2mY1YUva_FtkKK4nddgJ0EIu8TN36XE1c4E2fxlNyYLL34uqNUmWjVfRsBuyW3bqsn5ORL8im9mk4ITNxPzTCQUgJU5wdYQBYJxEJ5S_gGkTL50KKz_xIjfs1l1LERU-i4z1g/s1222/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;916&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1222&quot; height=&quot;480&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvzSygkG3cm2wMYU66lvit3ISqiqIYFICuY_RBEZNR56njamDc2mY1YUva_FtkKK4nddgJ0EIu8TN36XE1c4E2fxlNyYLL34uqNUmWjVfRsBuyW3bqsn5ORL8im9mk4ITNxPzTCQUgJU5wdYQBYJxEJ5S_gGkTL50KKz_xIjfs1l1LERU-i4z1g/w640-h480/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Quetzaltenango&lt;/b&gt;. En un duelo de alto voltaje correspondiente a la jornada 14 del Torneo Clausura 2026, el Xelajú MC logró una victoria fundamental en casa, superando 2-1 al Municipal en un encuentro marcado por la capacidad de reacción y la contundencia individual.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;El compromiso inició con un cuadro escarlata sólido. Municipal dictó el ritmo durante la primera mitad, haciendo gala de un juego asociativo preciso y una lectura inteligente de los espacios a la espalda de la zaga local. El reflejo de este dominio llegó al marcador con un soberbio disparo de media distancia de &quot;Checa&quot; Hernández, quien colgó el balón en el ángulo, rompiendo el cero y enviando a los visitantes al descanso con una merecida ventaja táctica.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Para el complemento, el guion cambió radicalmente. Los &quot;Superchivos&quot; ajustaron líneas y encontraron el punto de inflexión al minuto 55, cuando Denilson Ochaeta apareció en el área para conectar un sólido cabezazo que igualó las acciones. A pesar de que el colectivo local aún mostraba intermitencia en la elaboración de juego, la determinación fue el factor diferencial.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La estocada final llegó al minuto 76. Derrickson Quiros se erigió como la figura del encuentro con una ejecución magistral de media distancia, emulando la factura técnica del gol visitante y sentenciando el 2-1 aunque no definitivo.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Al minuto 93, Steven Cárdenas anotaría un verdadero golazo casi desde el medio campo, tras ver adelantado al arquero Kenderson Navarro y así sentenció el 3 a 1 definitivo.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Con este resultado, Xelajú MC demuestra que, incluso en días de escasa fluidez colectiva, la jerarquía individual y el carácter en momentos críticos son suficientes para sumar de a tres ante un rival directo.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/remontada-de-jerarquia-xelaju-mc-impone.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlvzSygkG3cm2wMYU66lvit3ISqiqIYFICuY_RBEZNR56njamDc2mY1YUva_FtkKK4nddgJ0EIu8TN36XE1c4E2fxlNyYLL34uqNUmWjVfRsBuyW3bqsn5ORL8im9mk4ITNxPzTCQUgJU5wdYQBYJxEJ5S_gGkTL50KKz_xIjfs1l1LERU-i4z1g/s72-w640-h480-c/IMG_20260319_215338.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-4503326503587430189</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-19T18:18:40.868-06:00</atom:updated><title>The Universal Church Celebrates the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Custodian of the Faith and Model of Fatherhood</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / image by Aciprensa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxKxXfHHEm7lsstXazHMgZbndTJeDQJElE1gRgHqDo34WY467O4a8gKQKqAXFlXcISAHkqy5NfcY_jrKT33e5KbgK0oN6oGW00IzT56KsmFa0Qhfwp6jC7i6rIWNQfwip4mYqOGLHPx_bnZSDG4MFeEAILqDzmiB0C5ghhd7xJ5YxNWKFj0hUiQ/s1350/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1350&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1080&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxKxXfHHEm7lsstXazHMgZbndTJeDQJElE1gRgHqDo34WY467O4a8gKQKqAXFlXcISAHkqy5NfcY_jrKT33e5KbgK0oN6oGW00IzT56KsmFa0Qhfwp6jC7i6rIWNQfwip4mYqOGLHPx_bnZSDG4MFeEAILqDzmiB0C5ghhd7xJ5YxNWKFj0hUiQ/w512-h640/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg&quot; width=&quot;512&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – This March 19, the global Catholic community joins in the celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast honors the man who, by divine decree, assumed the role of head of the Holy Family and protector of the Redeemer, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;A Patronage of Global Reach&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Beyond his role in the home of Nazareth, Saint Joseph’s legacy extends through multiple official titles. In the 19th century, Blessed Pope Pius IX officially proclaimed him &quot;Patron of the Catholic Church,&quot; recognizing his work as the custodian of the original seed of the faith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;His current influence is manifested in various fields:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Geographical:&lt;/b&gt; He is the patron saint of numerous nations, most notably Peru, and his name graces countless cities around the globe.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Social: &lt;/b&gt;He is venerated as the ultimate model for fathers and husbands due to his devotion and active silence.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Spiritual: &lt;/b&gt;He is recognized as the &quot;Patron of a Happy Death,&quot; under the belief that he departed from this world in the arms of Jesus and Mary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Justice and Silence: The Virtues of the &quot;Just Man&quot;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The biblical narrative describes Joseph as a man of action rather than words. The Gospel of Matthew (1:20-21) recounts the critical moment when, faced with doubt and uncertainty, Joseph chose to trust the angel&#39;s message: &quot;Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;This act of obedience transformed the humble carpenter into a fundamental pillar of salvation history. Today, the feast invites the faithful to reflect on the importance of trust in Providence and courage in the face of contemporary family and social challenges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;The celebration of this day includes liturgical acts in various parishes, reaffirming Joseph&#39;s role not only as a historical figure but as a living intercessor for the Universal Church.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/the-universal-church-celebrates.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxKxXfHHEm7lsstXazHMgZbndTJeDQJElE1gRgHqDo34WY467O4a8gKQKqAXFlXcISAHkqy5NfcY_jrKT33e5KbgK0oN6oGW00IzT56KsmFa0Qhfwp6jC7i6rIWNQfwip4mYqOGLHPx_bnZSDG4MFeEAILqDzmiB0C5ghhd7xJ5YxNWKFj0hUiQ/s72-w512-h640-c/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-3404644956847587102</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-19T18:14:19.230-06:00</atom:updated><title>THE CHAMPION’S FAREWELL: ARGENTINA AND GUATEMALA TO MEET IN BUENOS AIRES</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;By Pablo Barrera / Social Media Image&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOzhVBWtYjBY28juJ-_QKi-jEXUMKMDq1i3uJG7H8rsRLloAyTV3oAo5csdjVGtt7n1VZ8UKwcDC1BV5QKlU37-o2l3hDjDWMiiWbiNXTkOukvQtaz_pklsmogVyoGvu9GfERlieaOOBPQIiBHiMq9pLMdeGXYoxz5PcxQ-ad5IO5ZPNG6339Ow/s1204/Screenshot_2026-03-17-12-13-33-280_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1204&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1080&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOzhVBWtYjBY28juJ-_QKi-jEXUMKMDq1i3uJG7H8rsRLloAyTV3oAo5csdjVGtt7n1VZ8UKwcDC1BV5QKlU37-o2l3hDjDWMiiWbiNXTkOukvQtaz_pklsmogVyoGvu9GfERlieaOOBPQIiBHiMq9pLMdeGXYoxz5PcxQ-ad5IO5ZPNG6339Ow/w574-h640/Screenshot_2026-03-17-12-13-33-280_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg&quot; width=&quot;574&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA&lt;/b&gt; | The Argentine Football Association has officially announced its final major preparation test ahead of the World Cup in North America. Lionel Scaloni’s &quot;Albiceleste&quot; will host the Guatemala National Team next Tuesday, March 31, in Buenos Aires. While the exact venue and kickoff time are yet to be confirmed, all signs point to the Estadio Monumental as the stage for this historic clash.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;ARGENTINA SQUAD: SCALONI’S POWERHOUSE&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Head coach Lionel Scaloni has presented a star-studded roster led by captain Lionel Messi, blending the experience of World Champions with rising stars from European football:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Goalkeepers:&lt;/b&gt; Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique de Marseille), and Juan Musso (Atlético de Madrid).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Defenders:&lt;/b&gt; Nahuel Molina (Atlético de Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique de Marseille), Marcos Senesi (AFC Bournemouth), Nicolás Otamendi (SL Benfica), Tomás Palacios (Estudiantes de La Plata), Nicolás Tagliafico (Olympique de Lyon), Gabriel Rojas (Racing Club), and Marcos Acuña (River Plate).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Midfielders:&lt;/b&gt; Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Máximo Perrone (Como 1907), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Valentín Barco (Racing Strasbourg), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), and Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;b&gt;Forwards:&lt;/b&gt; Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolás Paz (Como 1907), Gianluca Prestianni (SL Benfica), Nicolás González (Atlético de Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atlético de Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atlético de Madrid), José López (Palmeiras), and Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;GUATEMALA SQUAD: TENA’S CHALLENGE&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;On the other side, coach Luis Fernando Tena has selected 21 players, highlighting a strong base from the local league and international players currently in peak form:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* José Agustín Ardón Castellanos (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* José Mario Rosales Marroquín (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Oscar Alexander Santis Cayax (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Oscar Antonio Castellanos Santos (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Luis José Morán Varela (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Diego André Fernández Chinchilla (Antigua G.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Allen José Yanes Pinto (Deportivo Mixco)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Kenderson Alessandro Navarro Hernández (C.S.D. Municipal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Carlos Daniel Aguilar Morales (C.S.D. Municipal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Jonathan Francisco Franco González (C.S.D. Municipal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* José Alfredo Morales Concua (C.S.D. Municipal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Rudy Josué Muñoz Boteo (C.S.D. Municipal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* José Carlos Pinto Samayoa (Comunicaciones F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Stheven Adán Robles Ruiz (Comunicaciones F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Darwin Gregorio Lom Moscoso (Club The Strongest)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Daniel Omar Mendez Sanchez (C.F. Pachuca)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Marcelo Adrián Hernández de León (C.S. Cartaginés)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Kevin Estuardo Ramirez Siguenza (Deportivo Malacateco)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Matthew Dominic Evans Wolff (L.A.F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Olger Escobar (C.F. Montreal)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;* Arquimidez Rafael Zacarias Ordoñez (Loudoun United F.C.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Xela In Focus will closely follow every detail of this match, which is set to bring the country to a standstill.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/the-champions-farewell-argentina-and.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOzhVBWtYjBY28juJ-_QKi-jEXUMKMDq1i3uJG7H8rsRLloAyTV3oAo5csdjVGtt7n1VZ8UKwcDC1BV5QKlU37-o2l3hDjDWMiiWbiNXTkOukvQtaz_pklsmogVyoGvu9GfERlieaOOBPQIiBHiMq9pLMdeGXYoxz5PcxQ-ad5IO5ZPNG6339Ow/s72-w574-h640-c/Screenshot_2026-03-17-12-13-33-280_com.facebook.katana-edit.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15171989.post-4498679373417307208</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2026-03-19T18:09:10.413-06:00</atom:updated><title>La Iglesia Universal celebra la Solemnidad de San José, custodio de la Fe y modelo de paternidad</title><description>&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;Por Pablo Barrera / imagen de Aciprensa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7e1Wjgw8-n8aLv9GCG9LNrCiLtZtESCsSHE34gctefxHF63Iy7_NMp71h_ntR17CXeUz5ebSKiq4a4-0pzn5qDiFxt-3poyuJtH8ABxBc1Qa7egY_NYs5GI4S22yJig1SU-jYoSFXUgtZR7YWqcXIeF0AH-yinKawZRYB0YmKOs5uUy5_3H2LFA/s1350/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg&quot; imageanchor=&quot;1&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1350&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1080&quot; height=&quot;640&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7e1Wjgw8-n8aLv9GCG9LNrCiLtZtESCsSHE34gctefxHF63Iy7_NMp71h_ntR17CXeUz5ebSKiq4a4-0pzn5qDiFxt-3poyuJtH8ABxBc1Qa7egY_NYs5GI4S22yJig1SU-jYoSFXUgtZR7YWqcXIeF0AH-yinKawZRYB0YmKOs5uUy5_3H2LFA/w512-h640/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg&quot; width=&quot;512&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;QUETZALTENANGO&lt;/b&gt; – Este 19 de marzo, la comunidad católica global se une en la celebración de la Solemnidad de San José, esposo de la Virgen María. La festividad honra al hombre que, por designio divino, asumió el rol de cabeza de la Sagrada Familia y protector del Redentor, consolidándose como una de las figuras más influyentes en la historia de la cristiandad.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Un patronazgo de alcance global&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Más allá de su papel en el hogar de Nazaret, el legado de San José se extiende a través de múltiples títulos oficiales. En el siglo XIX, el Beato Papa Pío IX lo proclamó oficialmente como &quot;Patrono de la Iglesia Católica&quot;, reconociendo su labor como custodio de la semilla original de la fe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Su influencia actual se manifiesta en diversos ámbitos:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Geográfico:&lt;/b&gt; Es patrono de numerosas naciones, destacando el caso de Perú, y su nombre denomina a incontables ciudades alrededor del mundo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Social:&lt;/b&gt; Se le venera como el modelo máximo para padres y esposos por su entrega y silencio activo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Espiritual:&lt;/b&gt; Es reconocido como el &quot;Patrono de la buena muerte&quot;, bajo la creencia de que partió de este mundo en brazos de Jesús y María.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h4 style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Justicia y silencio: Las virtudes del &quot;Varón Justo&quot;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La narrativa bíblica describe a José como un hombre de acción más que de palabras. El Evangelio de Mateo (1, 20-21) relata el momento crítico en que, ante la duda y la incertidumbre, José decide confiar en el mensaje del ángel: &quot;No temas recibir a María, tu esposa&quot;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Este acto de obediencia transformó al humilde carpintero en un pilar fundamental de la historia de la salvación. Hoy, la festividad invita a los fieles a reflexionar sobre la importancia de la confianza en la Providencia y la valentía frente a los desafíos familiares y sociales contemporáneos.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;La celebración de este día incluye actos litúrgicos en diversas parroquias, reafirmando el papel de José no solo como una figura histórica, sino como un intercesor vigente para la Iglesia universal.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.xelainfocus.com/2026/03/la-iglesia-universal-celebra-la.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (XelaInFocus)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7e1Wjgw8-n8aLv9GCG9LNrCiLtZtESCsSHE34gctefxHF63Iy7_NMp71h_ntR17CXeUz5ebSKiq4a4-0pzn5qDiFxt-3poyuJtH8ABxBc1Qa7egY_NYs5GI4S22yJig1SU-jYoSFXUgtZR7YWqcXIeF0AH-yinKawZRYB0YmKOs5uUy5_3H2LFA/s72-w512-h640-c/FB_IMG_1773929815816.jpg" height="72" width="72"/></item></channel></rss>