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Nicaragua: About the Country
Introduction :: Nicaragua Background: The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was settled as a Spanish...
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Adopting Isaac

I've always wanted a very large family. When, after 5 children and a botched c-section, the doctor told me that giving birth to another child would be too dangerous, I was heart broken. After mourning the loss of my ability to bear another child, we turned to adoption. It was amazing how...
Guatemala: Anthem
Anthem of the Republic of Guatemala Music by Rafael Alvarez Ovalle (1896) Lyrics by José Joaquín Palma (1896) SPANISH LYRICS ¡Guatemala feliz! que tus aras No profane jamás el verdugo; Ni haya esclavos que laman el yugo Ni tiranos que escupan tu faz. Si...
A Trip to Romania
In April 1993, my husband and I had just completed our adoption of Guatemalan-born Marina, and we were settling in as a family. Little did poor Sean know that I was already researching our second adoption! I knew that it would be at least a year before we could get started due to the costs involved...

"Guatemala" in the News

Guatemala reels from mass police slaying
GUATEMALA CITY (AFP) - Guatemalan authorities expressed concern about the power of organized drug gangs Friday after eight police officers were shot dead inside their station.
Guatemala's ex-dictator leaves military hospital
Former Guatemala dictator Efrain Rios Montt has left a military hospital where he was taken last month shortly after being put in prison to begin an 80-year sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Guatemala vs. Argentina: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview
Argentina completes its current stretch of matches with a friendly against Guatemala after a pair of frustrating draws in World Cup qualifying. The Albiceleste would like to end on a high note before heading into a summer break. As it stands now, Argentina is still in very favorable shape in...
Guatemala's ex-dictator Rios Montt leaves hospital, moves to house arrest pending trial
GUATEMALA CITY

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"Guatemala" in the Adoption Blogs

Happy Mother's Day to All the Mothers In My Life
May 13, 2012, 7:33 am
Back in the 1990’s I spent some time in Guatemala. Completely surrounded by a foreign culture and a foreign language (both of which became second nature to me while I was living there a while), I was a long way away from home and away from that wonderful lady who gave birth to me and raised me-...
Defining an Orphan
January 4, 2012, 9:08 pm
Lately I have come across several opinion articles about the state of adoptions in Ethiopia. In these articles, the authors raise concerns about the boom of adoptions coming from Ethiopia. Statistics from the last several years would suggest that this boom has largely been the result of a shift...
Fill 'Er Up
March 5, 2012, 9:11 am
According to my brother, the Peace Corps got it right when they said it was “the toughest job you’ll ever love.”  But, I think the phrase could equally apply to motherhood. As an adoptive parent, I never experienced pregnancy and all the fun, pain, and wonder that comes along with it. ...
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"Guatemala" in the Adoption Forums

Guatemala Birth Parents search
April 9, 2013, 11:34 am
I'd like to find the birth parents of my two daughters. I've heard there are people in Guatemala who do this. Does anyone have information on how I could contact them? Thank you.
New Sponsorship Program - Special Needs Kids
June 3, 2013, 9:07 pm
All - There is a new sponsorship program available, to support the medical and therapy needs of Maya kids with special needs. I can personally vouch for this organization and program - I am on the board. If you sponsor a child, you will receive twice yearly medical reports, so that you...
Attachment Issues
June 7, 2013, 6:43 am
I posted a few months ago about some behavior issues with my 7 year old daughter. The general consensus is that she has attachment issues or RAD. Some background: my daughter was adopted from an orphanage in Guatemala at 13 months of age, we believe she was mostly neglected in the orphanage. My...
Article in the Post about an adoption from Guatemala that just went through
April 15, 2013, 6:51 am
[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-family-together-after-5-year-adoption-delay/2013/04/13/d6ef30b8-a47c-11e2-82bc-511538ae90a4_story.html]Va. family together after 5-year adoption delay - The Washington Post[/url] Good news but sad. I am SO glad that my adoption went through right...

Stories About "Guatemala"

The Story of Happiness and Celebration
Poor mothers sometimes left their babies in the fields hoping they would be picked up and cared for. The police gathered the babies and took them to hospitals and orphanages. It was called the...
The Greatest Gift: The Story Continues
From a recent phone call to the director of the agency who helped place our son, I gained meaningful insights into the life of a very special person who was touched by adoption. It began with my...

"Guatemala" on Adoption.com

Guatemala Adoption - International, Agencies, Programs ...
This program is: Closed. Please review the U.S. State Department's statement on the News regarding Intercountry Adoptions from Guatemala and the Hague Convention for more information on the Guatemalan Adoption Process.
Guatemala
Six years ago, we adopted our Guatemalan daughter, Bunny. In 2006, Guatemala was still open for international adoptions and the process was fairly short and easy.
Guatemala Adoption
Six years ago, we adopted our Guatemalan daughter, Bunny. In 2006, Guatemala was still open for international adoptions and the process was fairly short and easy.
International Adoption - Adopting from Guatemala
Resources and information for present and future adoptive parents of children from Guatemala including agencies, legal considerations, and procedures

Web Results for "Guatemala"

Guatemala
The United States established diplomatic relations with Guatemala in 1849 following its independence from Spain and the later dissolution of a federation of Central American states. In 1954, the United States assisted in the overthrow of the Guatemalan government due to concerns about the threat of
Guatemala travel guide - Wikitravel
Guatemala is a country in the Central America region of North America. It has borders to Mexico in the north/northwest, to Belize in the northeast, to Honduras in the ...
Guatemala News, Photos and Videos - ABC News
Browse Guatemala latest news and updates, watch videos and view all photos and more. Join the discussion and find more about Guatemala at abcnews.com
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