The Green Countryside

Guatemala - A Beautiful Country

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October 20th 2008
I have arrived at the Brothers´community in Guatemala City, Guatemala - a city and country struggling with political, economic and social hardship. Brs Edgardo and Nestor collected me from the airport. There are 9 Brothers in the community which is located adjacent to Liceo Guatemala, a Marist school in Zone 5. The school is run by the Brothers. Edgardo is from Puerto Rica and speaks excellent ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Guatemala City

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more