The adoption issue has brought the attention of many people, inside and outside Guatemala. Several resources are continuously updated to keep people informed of the most important changes in the adoption legislation.
The Asociacion Defensores de la Adopción provides extensive information of the main changes being made by the government and the congress regarding the adoption […]
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Resources for adoptions in Guatemala
Published at May 11th, 2007 in Adoption.One CommentCurrent Status of Guatemalan Adoptions
Published at May 4th, 2007 in Adoption.2 CommentsThe adoption process in Guatemala is about to change due to the new legislation that will implement the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation in respect of Inter-Country Adoptions (HCICA). Although Guatemala acceded the Convention in 2002, the government didn’t create an implementing legislation. As a result the implementation of the HCICA could […]
Adoptions in Guatemala
Published at April 30th, 2007 in Adoption.4 CommentsA great debate is currently taking place in Guatemala due to the number of international adoptions that have occurred over the last three years. Nearly one out of 100 Guatemalan children is adopted by an American family, and the pace is increasing with every passing year. These numbers have brought the adoption issue to the […]
Adopting a Baby from Guatemala
Published at January 19th, 2005 in News and Adoption.6 CommentsIt is likely that you have heard about couples adopting newborns in Guatemala. The reasons behind this choice in country are usually the same. Guatemala offers a more relaxed adoption system which allows more ample criteria in the parent selection. Another reason is easy availability to healthy babies and a lower cost when compared to […]