https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/guatemala-news/ en-us A daily briefing on Guatemala — the top national stories, politics, economy, and culture, in English. A daily briefing on Guatemala — the top national stories, politics, economy, and culture, in English. no episodic Guatemala News - Saturday, October 3, 2026 Central bank legal battle: Arévalo swore in Jonathan Menkos as Banguat president Oct 1 (2026-2030 term); Cacif + Allan Rodríguez filed amparos; Constitutional Court gave presidency 48h (deadline Sunday Oct 4) to justify appointment; dispute over Menkos's congressional seat/indefinite leave; Débora Alvarado named finance minister National team: 0-0 draw at Suriname in Paramaribo, Liga de Naciones matchday 3; keeper Kenderson Navarro hero; Guatemala 4 pts, Suriname 7 in Group B; rematch Monday Oct 5 at El Trébol, 6pm local, must-win Liga Nacional: Marqu Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:24:32 GMT https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/guatemala-news/episodes/guatemala-news-saturday-october-3-2026-2026-10-03/ 255 Fuel tax relief reaches the pump: stations lowered prices after Decreto 22-2026 took effect Oct 1 (up to Q9.41 super, Q9.10 regular, Q6.34 diesel); SAT updated electronic invoicing so IVA and IDP show zero; relief runs through Dec 31, 2026; Arévalo says global prices drove the problem and further measures may follow when the decree expires Coordinated violence warning: six armed incidents Tuesday in Guatemala City, Villa Nueva and Amatitlán; government (Arévalo, Interior Minister Marco Antonio Villeda) says at least three appear coordinated to force security forces to respond simultaneously an Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:25:07 GMT https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/guatemala-news/episodes/guatemala-news-friday-october-2-2026-2026-10-02/ 266 Fuel tax relief takes effect today (Decreto 22-2026): IVA and fuel distribution taxes suspended through end of 2026 Débora Alvarado named finance minister; Jonathan Menkos moves to head Junta Monetaria and Banco de Guatemala Arévalo orders investigation into possible army involvement in deaths of 8 people in Huité, Zacapa Guatemala vs Suriname Friday night in Concacaf Nations League, must-win for Gold Cup playoff hopes Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:15:36 GMT https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/guatemala-news/episodes/guatemala-news-thursday-october-1-2026-2026-10-01/ 236