National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED)
Coverage of National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) in the Nexus archive.
- Fuego volcano activity that triggered evacuations in Guatemala is decreasing, but risks remain
Activity at Guatemala’s Fuego volcano is gradually decreasing, but authorities warned the public that rainfall could still trigger potentially deadly volcanic mudflows known as lahars. The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction urged caution and stressed that despite some people returning home, eruptive activity continues. Approximately 1,700 people were evacuated from at least 18 communities on the slopes of Fuego.
- A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border, causing minor injuries in southern Mexico and triggering evacuations in multiple countries. No severe damage or casualties were reported, with authorities monitoring tsunami risks along coastal areas.