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The 63-year-old Giammattei won the presidency on his fourth attempt in August for Vamos, a party founded in 2017 by politicians, businessmen and military officers on promises of battling poverty and providing better opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

Guatemala swears in conservative Giammattei as President

The ceremony came after a five-hour delay and boisterous protests against ex-President Jimmy Morales.

15 Jan 2020 12:08 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) speaks with Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales ahead of the inauguration ceremony of Guatemalas embassy in Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP)

Guatemala opens Israel embassy in Jerusalem after US move

The US and Guatemalan moves break with decades of international consensus.

16 May 2018 2:53 PM IST

The declaration made Guatemala the first, and so far, only country to follow US President Donald Trumps lead in saying its embassy would be relocated to Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP/File)

Moving Embassy to Jerusalem without any pressure from US: Guatemala

This was a decision by the government, the state and the foreign policy of Guatemala,' minister Sandra Jovel said.

28 Dec 2017 2:53 PM IST

The announcement made Guatemala the first country to follow the United States in saying it was moving its embassy. (Photo: AFP)

Moving embassy to Jerusalem a sovereign decision: Guatemala

Guatemala moved its Embassy despite a UN vote condemning US President Trump's decision to view Jerusalem as Israel's...

27 Dec 2017 10:05 AM IST