President Bernardo Arévalo expressed his willingness to work with the Government of Mexico for the development of the border area between the two nations. This statement was made during his visit to Tapachula, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts for mutual development.

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) begins the first pilot test of the Continuous National Employment and Income Survey (ENEIC). Legislative initiative No. 2699, pending debt, was sent to the Congress of the Republic by the Executive 2000-2004. Ukraine and Russia face new dynamics in the war theater. The health of Guatemalan soldiers wounded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is stable, according to President Arévalo.

Jalen Brunson scored 61 points and Victor Wembanyama added 40 points, 20 rebounds, and seven assists on Friday night, leading the Timberwolves to take the lead in the West. Sevilla FC secured three crucial points in their fight against relegation by defeating Getafe 0-1. Cádiz gained valuable points against Granada with a goal from Robert Navarro. The Palace of Versailles is being prepared for the equestrian events of the Olympics. The Policía Nacional Civil (PNC) is implementing the Safe Holy Week Plan to ensure security across the country. Real Madrid is preparing for their upcoming match against Athletic Club with the return of their international players. Health authorities in Jalapa are taking measures to prevent diseases among tourists. The Olympic cauldron for the Paris 2024 Games will be installed in the Jardin des Tuileries.

From January to March 2024, the Procuraduría General de la Nación (PGN) rescued five children from labor exploitation and forced begging, with four subsequently receiving protection. The Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos (CIDH) reported a continuous deterioration of human rights and democracy in Guatemala during 2023. Investigations by the Ministerio de Gobernación (Mingob) suggest a criminal structure behind illegal fee collections at the National Civil Police Academy. The Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (Mides) is addressing inequitable payments to enrolled families, while the Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS) is combating the theft of medicines from national hospitals. Additionally, with support from the Asociación Guatemalteca de Exportadores (Agexport), private sector efforts are underway to recover Amatitlán as a tourist destination.

Vetia Animal Health, a subsidiary of Grupo Zendal, has strengthened its product portfolio in the animal health sector following the acquisition of pharmaceutical companies Laboratorios Maymó and Laboratorios e Industrias Iven. This move, which follows the 2021 acquisition of Laboratorios Ovejero, will allow Vetia to double its turnover and expand its product range, including a line of natural plant-based supplements from Indian company Natural Remedies. The acquisition also enables Vetia to enter the Portuguese market and complete its portfolio with hormonal products, primarily for cattle. The company has adapted its team to meet new challenges by expanding its sales network and creating new positions.

Spanish media, represented by the association AMI, have filed a collective lawsuit against META, formerly known as Facebook, claiming 550 million euros for unfair competition. The lawsuit includes major publishing groups such as Prisa, Vocento, Joly, Prensa Ibérica, and Unidad Editorial. They accuse META of profiting from targeted advertising based on user data tracking since 2018, which has been sanctioned by the Irish Data Protection Authority for not respecting user consent as required by European data protection regulations. The legal action aims to compensate the media and set a judicial precedent in Europe, as well as to raise awareness among the public and advertisers, according to AMI's General Director and Vice President of News Media in Europe, Irene Lanzaco.

Red Hat's decision to limit access to RHEL source code has significant implications for the open source community, particularly affecting CentOS Linux, which historically mirrored RHEL releases. CentOS versions 6 and 8 are end-of-life (EOL), with version 7 to follow by June 30, 2024. This has led to the emergence of new projects like Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux. The future of alternative distributions' compatibility with RHEL is uncertain, with the Rocky Linux Enterprise Software Foundation and AlmaLinux OS Foundation taking different approaches to maintain compatibility. Organizations must plan and test migrations to alternative Linux distributions to ensure security and IT compliance.

The use of open source software in organizations is increasing, with 80% of respondents in a global survey reporting an uptick over the past year. Organizations are transitioning from mere consumers to active community members and leaders in open source projects. Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) are being established to manage the adoption, consumption, and commercialization of open source software, ensuring license compliance and advocating for best practices. Mature organizations integrate open source into their technology strategies and engage with open source communities. Innersource, or the use of open source practices within an organization, is gaining traction to train developers and promote collaboration. The future of software development is expected to see more open source usage and greater maturity in its strategic application.