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Post Report of the Day

Guatemala City, Guatemala

What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?

I suspect most expats in Guatemala tend to live in Antigua or on Lake Atitlán instead of the capital, but there are a fair number here in the city, as well. They seem to run...

Are there personal security concerns to be aware of at this post? Please describe.

Crime is a major issue in Guatemala. Carjackings and muggings happen; they seem to be more frequent in poorer neighborhoods, but no area seems to be completely immune. Just in the past two years, I've...