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Hundreds Evacuated in Guatemala as Fuego Volcano Erupts

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Hundreds Evacuated in Guatemala as Fuego Volcano Erupts
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JUN 6
Above: Security forces restrict access to National Route 14 in the department of Sacatepequez to prevent public and private vehicles from traveling through the area after Fuego Volcano erupts in Guatemala City, Guatemala on June 5, 2025. Image copyright: Luis Vargas/Contributor/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated JUN 12

The Spin

Narrative A

The swift evacuation response demonstrates that Guatemala has improved its disaster preparedness following the tragic 2018 eruption that killed over 200 people. Authorities are acting decisively to move residents to safety before conditions worsen. The coordinated effort between national and local officials shows lessons learned from past volcanic disasters have strengthened emergency protocols.

Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery

Narrative B

Historical patterns show that volcanic eruptions in Guatemala disproportionately affect poor, Indigenous communities who lack the resources to relocate permanently from dangerous areas. The recurring evacuations highlight how poverty and inequality make rural populations particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. Colonial legacies and centuries of marginalization continue to exacerbate these volcanic tragedies.

The Conversation

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