Monthly Archive: August 2012

  It’s that time of year again, but unless you’ve been living in bomb shelter we’re sure you don’t reminding of that. But in case you’re a new arrival to Xela, fear not, the...

P o p p i n g Record breaking telethon This month Xela participated in a hugely successful national Telethon that aimed to raise money for the NGO FUNDABIEM, which provides rehabilitation, social integration and...

by Diane Pastor First they become our acquaintances. Then they become our fellow partners for parties and travels, until they become good friends and, ultimately, a part of our families.

by Susana Raymundo The vast majority of families have at least one dog at home here. When they are small, like a stuffed animal that moves, humans are dying to touch them, to hold...

by Pedro Rodriguez Organic food includes vegetables, fruits, grains, and any agricultural crop that has been grown or produced using organic methods, which are based on building healthy soil naturally without the use of...

The War on Drugs has been in full force this month, with the Guatemalan military locating and dismantling one clandestine cocaine laboratory in El Palmar, San Marcos, and also arresting two alleged members of...