Last month, the U.S. State Department issued a warning that "strongly" cautioned Americans to "carefully consider their options" before adopting children from Guatemala. This week, the State Department has issued a stronger warning, urging Americans not to adopt children from the Central American Nation.

"'We cannot recommend adoption from Guatemala at this time,' the agency said. 'There are serious problems with the adoption process in Guatemala, which does not protect all children, birth mothers or prospective adoptive parents.'"

Concerns include a lack of government oversight in the adoption process and an unregulated foster care system. Read more at ChicagoTribune.com.

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