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Guatemala | Migration News April 2024

Soledad Quartucci

Guatemala, April 13, 2024. The Guatemalan Institute of Migration coordinated the return of 22 foreigners from the country due to irregular migration status, as reported by the Guatemalan Institute of Migration in a press release.

The group of foreigners attended the Migration Attention Center for Foreigners (CAMIEX) in Zone 5 of Guatemala City. They were identified during operations conducted by the National Civil Police in previous days.

During their stay, they received food, medical, and psychological care. Emphasis was placed on ensuring compliance with the fundamental rights of migrants, as described in the statement.

The foreigners were returned on a bus provided by the National Civil Police to the Agua Caliente Border Post in Chiquimula.

The returned foreigners are of the following nationalities:

  • 16 from Venezuela
  • 2 from France
  • 1 from Syria
  • 1 from Yemen
  • 1 from Honduras
  • 1 from Nicaragua

 

Among the group, there are two accompanied minors, traveling with one of their relatives.

This year, over 500 foreign migrants have been reported at CAMIEX and returned due to irregular migration status, in accordance with the Migration Code.

 

 

 

 

Guatemala counts 618 temporary residents and 487 permanent residents.

The Guatemalan Institute of Migration is responsible for issuing residencies. This year 618 temporary residents and 487 permanent residents, totaling 1,105, have been recorded.

The Migration Code establishes the ordinary migratory status for temporary residence. This status allows a foreign person to stay regularly in Guatemala.

If the foreigner wishes to extend their stay as a resident for a period longer than five years, they must apply for permanent residence, as detailed in Article 78 of the Migration Code.

The Directorate of Foreigners details that from January 1 to April 10 of this year,  618 temporary residences were recorded as follows:

  • Migrant workers: 249
  • Students: 87
  • Ministers of worship or religious: 239
  • Refugees or political asylees: 40
  • Athletes: 3

 

Temporary residents who are students can extend their residency for the duration of their studies.

Regarding permanent residency, this year there are 487 as follows:

  • For family members of Guatemalan citizens: 243
  • For marriage or common-law union: 104
  • For those born in other Central American countries: 71
  • For having been a temporary resident for more than 5 years: 38
  • For rentiers or pensioners: 31

 

The Guatemalan Institute of Migration reminds foreigners of the annual $40 residency fee and encourages them to review the forms on their website.

 

 

 

 

Guatemala, April 12, 2024. A workshop and training were conducted last Friday for the staff leading the care at the Reception Center for Returnees of the Guatemalan Institute of Migration, located at the Guatemalan Air Force.

Representatives from the Swiss contact Guatemala entity conducted the workshop for organizations and institutions providing primary care to Guatemalan returnees.

The objective is to improve the care for Guatemalans who are returned by the authorities of the United States and Mexico.

In this regard, this year, there are 21,695 returnees by US authorities and 1,686 by Mexican authorities.

Air pollution

Additionally, experts from the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance trained all personnel at the Center regarding protection against air pollution caused by the fire at the landfill at kilometer 22 of the Pacific route.

The use of masks was emphasized due to the levels of air pollution.

 

 

 

 

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