BBC World in gang territory in Guatemala: how they operate and what differentiates them from criminal organisations in other countries in the region.  This is an English translation of the article.  Atahualpa Amerise, Título del autor,BBC News Mundo, X,@atareports   Barrio 18 gang member Marlon Martinez, convicted in 2011 of the murder of a teacher, is one

Sunday 28th September, 2025 Each generation shapes the nation’s future. In Honduras, that future is slipping away. The classrooms may be open, but for too many children, education never truly begins. The warning signs are already present, and unless quick action is taken, Honduras risks losing more than test scores. It could forfeit the very

Tuesday 16th September, 2025 This past weekend, Guatemala lit up with colour, noise, and pride as thousands of children and young people celebrated Independence Day with the traditional Antorcha (Torch) Run. I watched with joy as our kids joined the crowds running to El Obelisco (The Monument to the heroes of Independence), carrying their torch

Tuesday 2nd September, 2025 Most days in Guatemala are filled with the joyful sounds of children at play. The mentoring centres are alive with laughter, games, and chatter. Visits to homes and schools often remind us why we do this work — to ensure children are safe, supported, and allowed to thrive. But every so

Sunday 21st August, 2025 For many children in Guatemala, “home” is not a house, but a rubbish dump. Growing up surrounded by waste, smoke, and danger, childhood quickly becomes about survival. Each day is a battle against hunger, illness, and the stigma of being invisible to the broader world. But when we reach out, without

Give a child a paintbrush, and you give them more than colours on a page — you give them a voice. Art helps children express emotions they cannot put into words, process pain and trauma, and dream beyond the limits of their circumstances. For many at-risk children, daily life is heavy with fear and uncertainty.