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Volcano Disaster in Guatemala: Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego erupted with deadly explosions and lava flows, killing at least 7 people and injuring 20 as ash blanketed nearby villages; rescue teams are still searching for missing residents. Hantavirus Evacuation: A cruise ship health scare tied to the MV Hondius continues to ripple outward—passengers are being flown home from Spain’s Tenerife with strict monitoring after confirmed cases and deaths, including one American testing positive. Travel Deals Watch: If you’re planning 2026 travel, Montego Bay is popping up as a rare airfare bargain right now, averaging about $344 roundtrip. Tourism Industry Pulse: The WTTC wrapped a high-profile Recovery & Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal, with Guatemala’s tourism minister among attendees. Local Culture Spotlight: A Guatemalan student, Gaby Cordon ’26, is turning heritage textile art into a thesis project—dyes, craft, and identity woven together.

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