The search results show that there have been several events happening in Guatemala recently. Here are some of the key events that have been reported:
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Landslides: On September 21, six people died and 12 went missing in Guatemala due to landslides caused by heavy rain.
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Political turmoil: There has been political turmoil in Guatemala, with protests and strikes happening across the country. The turmoil began after the presidential election in August, which was already certified but officials have made it clear that they want to challenge those results. This has led to protesters taking to the streets all over the country. On October 6, NPR reported that Guatemala was entering its fifth day of a national strike brought on by the political crisis.
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Suspension of government transition: On September 23, President-elect Bernardo Arevalo temporarily suspended the government transition after electoral tribunal facilities were raided by government agents who opened boxes of votes and photographed their contents in what experts called an unprecedented violation of the law.
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Volcano eruption: On September 23, Guatemalas Volcano of Fire erupted, spewing lava and sending up ash plumes that rained down ashes on nearby communities and could reach the capital.
In summary, there have been landslides, political turmoil, suspension of government transition, and a volcano eruption in Guatemala recently.