"Guatemala Declares Landfill and Forest Fires a Disaster"

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a natural disaster as fires rage in forests and at a major landfill site, with over 200 people receiving medical attention due to exposure to landfill smoke. Around 44 forest fires were active across the country, and the president stated that 80% of the fires were started by people. A 30-day "state of calamity" has been declared, allowing funding to be re-allocated to firefighting efforts.