Bernardo Arévalo studied at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and spent four years as a senior official in his country's embassy in the Jewish state

Alejandro Giammattei says he'll ban all branches of Iranian-backed terror group, pledges to convince other countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Katz praises move by tiny Pacific island nation, expresses hope more countries will follow suit

Announcement from Central American nation comes ahead of expected visit by President Juan Orlando Hernandez to inaugurate diplomatic office in the holy city

Israeli hopes of a diplomatic run on the capital have sputtered, with the US and Guatemala the only missions out of 88 in the country to relocate to the capital

Frontrunner Sandra Torres vowed not to relocate mission back to Tel Aviv, but local Jewish leader says there is 'no guarantee'; Israeli candidate comes in sixth

Since DC's mission opened with great fanfare on May 14, 2018, only one other embassy has opened and stayed in the city -- and it may close soon, while the EU is a major obstacle