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The City of Guatemala is preparing for the August celebrations dedicated to its patron saint, the Virgen de la Asunción, with a scheduled program of events for 2026.

As the city observes these traditional festivities, local media coverage reflects a broader mix of national and international news, ranging from the economic resilience of the domestic restaurant sector and a U.S. initiative to locate deported migrants in Guatemala for fine collections, to global topics including scientific imaging of the Sun and entertainment industry announcements.