Guatemala: Sailor Rescues Two Stranded Foreigners in Pacific Waters

On October 6, 2025, in waters near Guatemala, a sailor turned his vessel around during a Pacific voyage after receiving a distress signal and rushed back to save two stranded foreigners. As his vessel approached, the two men were seen struggling on a small craft adrift in the Pacific. The video showed the sailor carefully pulling them aboard and offering assistance as they regained stability and safety. He later reported that a Guatemalan military speedboat arrived to take the rescued foreigners into custody for medical checks and transport.

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence - Vatican

Editorial Use Only - Pope Leo XIV receives the Letters of Credence from His Excellency Mr. Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, President of the Republic of Guatemala, on October 11, 2025 at the Vatican. Photo by Vatican Media/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Iceland, Kristján Andri Stefánsson (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Iceland, Kristján Andri Stefánsson (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI Receives Letters of Credence - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Felipe VI (left) receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassador of the Republic of Angola, Balbina Malheiros Dias da Silva, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal, Ibrahim Al Khalil Seck (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Felipe VI (l) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal, Ibrahim Al Khalil Seck (r), at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Receives Letters Of Credence In Madrid - Spain

King Felipe VI (left) receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassador of the Republic of Angola, Balbina Malheiros Dias da Silva, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, September 12, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The King receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland

The King receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland

King Felipe VI (left) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina, Wenceslao Bunge Saravia, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on September 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The King receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland

The King receives the Letters of Credence from the ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland

King Felipe VI (left) receives the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina, Wenceslao Bunge Saravia, at the Royal Palace of Madrid, on September 12, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The King receives the Letters of Credence of the new ambassadors of Argentina, Angola, Senegal, Guatemala, Switzerland and Iceland. This document accredits a foreign ambassador as representative and highest diplomatic authority of another country in Spain. Photo by Marta Fernández/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Games - France Wins 3 Medals in Inline Speed Skating

2025 World Games - France Wins 3 Medals in Inline Speed Skating

Ivonne Sarai Nochez Gallardo (R) of El Salvador, Haila Brunet Alvarez (C) of France and Dalia Soberanis (L) of Guatemala compete during the Women's Sprint 100m Final of Inline Speed Skating Road event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 13, 2025. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 World Games - France Wins 3 Medals in Inline Speed Skating

2025 World Games - France Wins 3 Medals in Inline Speed Skating

Gold medalist Ivonne Sarai Nochez Gallardo (C) of El Salvador, silver medalist Haila Brunet Alvarez (L) of France and bronze medalist Dalia Soberanis of Guatemala pose during the victory ceremony for the Women's Sprint 100m of Inline Speed Skating Road event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 13, 2025. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Brol Cardenas Jean Pierre of Team Guatemala competes in the Shooting Trap Women's Qualification during day five of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 11, 2025.

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Brol Cardenas Jean Pierre of Team Guatemala releases a cartridge in the Shooting Trap Women's Qualification during day five of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 11, 2025.

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Brol Cardenas Jean Pierre of Team Guatemala competes in the Shooting Trap Women's Qualification during day five of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 11, 2025.

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Ruano Oliva Adriana of Team Guatemala competes in the Shooting Trap Women's Qualification during day five of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 11, 2025.

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Ruano Oliva Adriana of Team Guatemala competes in the Shooting Trap Women's Qualification during day five of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 11, 2025.

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

ALTRO - Tiro a Segno - ISSF World Cup Shotgun

Bermudez Labbe Diego Jose of Team Guatemala competes in the Shooting Skeet Men's Qualification during day one of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun 2025 at the Concaverde Shooting Range in Lonato del Garda, Italy on July 06, 2025.

Japan-Guatemala leaders' talks

Japan-Guatemala leaders' talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (3rd from R) holds talks with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo (3rd from L) at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2025.

Japan-Guatemala leaders' talks

Japan-Guatemala leaders' talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) shakes hands with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2025, ahead of their talks.

Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 2

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

Guatemala: Volcano of Fire Eruption Puts 30,000 at Risk

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire has erupted, leading to the evacuation of approximately 300 families. Authorities have issued warnings that an additional 30,000 people in the surrounding area may be in danger. As of now, there are no reported casualties. Schools in the area are closed, and a major road has been shut down.

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

Rescuers work at the site of a bus accident in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 10, 2025. At least 51 people were killed after a bus carrying 75 people plunged into a ravine in Guatemala City on Monday, the firefighters' spokesperson confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

Rescuers work at the site of a bus accident in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 10, 2025. At least 51 people were killed after a bus carrying 75 people plunged into a ravine in Guatemala City on Monday, the firefighters' spokesperson confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

Rescuers work at the site of a bus accident in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 10, 2025. At least 51 people were killed after a bus carrying 75 people plunged into a ravine in Guatemala City on Monday, the firefighters' spokesperson confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

At Least 52 Dead in A Terrible Bus Crash - Guatemala

Rescuers work at the site of a bus accident in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 10, 2025. At least 51 people were killed after a bus carrying 75 people plunged into a ravine in Guatemala City on Monday, the firefighters' spokesperson confirmed. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Student-Led Demonstration Against Trump’s Policies - LA

Student-Led Demonstration Against Trump’s Policies - LA

Protesters march with flags, including those of Mexico and Guatemala, past a lowrider at an intersection near Los Angeles City Hall during a student-led demonstration on February 4, 2025. The rally condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and advocated for immigrant rights. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

El Salvador: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes, Felt Across Central America 2

A strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck El Salvador on Sunday, January 5, at 11:18 a.m. local time, according to the USGS. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MARN) reported no tsunami risk and no casualties. The quake was also felt in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Yangtze River Largest ro-ro Vehicle Terminal Put into Operation

Cars are loaded and unloaded at a ro-ro vehicle terminal for export at Taicang Port area in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, Dec 12, 2024. The vehicles carried include SAIC, Chery, BYD, Changan, Pentium, GAC, Great Wall, Dongfeng and other 12 brands, and will respectively sail to Mexico, Peru, South Korea, Guatemala and other countries.