Guatemala
Grapevine, July 31, 2026: Common sense and compassion
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
Lawmakers from 12 Latin American countries back Isaac Accords, Jerusalem embassy move
Grapevine: Paraguay’s ambassador brings longstanding pro-Israel ties to Jerusalem
PM praises Guatemalan president-elect as ‘friend of Israel’
"He is a friend of Israel and I am convinced that together we will strengthen the excellent cooperation between the countries,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
Guatemalan presidential hopeful: Israel’s enemy is Guatemala’s enemy
Israeli first-responder awarded Guatemala’s “Ambassador of Peace” reward.
Ninth Guatemalan square commemorates 'Jerusalem as capital of Israel'
This is an initiative by the Ambassador of Israel to Guatemala Mattanya Cohen.
Guatemalan presidential candidate arrested in Miami in drug-related plot
The elections in Guatemala are only two months away.
U.S. to cut aid to Central America due to migrant crisis
At a rally on the border in El Paso, Texas, Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke denounced Trump's immigration policies as the politics of "fear and division."
Grapevine: Saluting Guatemala
Guatemala was the first country to open an embassy in Israel’s capital, with Jorge Garcia Granados its first ambassador, presenting his credentials on July 12, 1955.
Guatemalan Delegation Unveils Israel-Guatemala Friendship Garden
“We want the future generations of children in Guatemala to have a park they share with the children of Israel,” said Mario Búcaro, Guatemalan Ambassador to Israel
Israeli businessman running for president of Guatemala
Yitzhak Farhi currently serves as CEO of a company that specializes in providing health services. He promises he will return to the Jewish state if he fails to win the election.
Guatemala adopts KKL-JNF playground in Jerusalem
The delegation’s visit to Israel is part of the Embassy of Guatemala’s initiative to sign on twin cities with mayors in Israel
Guatemalan minister: If you're a friend of Israel, show with embassy move
"We are a friend of Israel, so we need to show that we are a friend. Don't be pareve (neutral), be tachles (practical). If you are a friend, show it."
