Guatemala declares state of emergency after eight police officers killed in prison gang violence
President announces 30-day order after inmates also took 46 people hostage at three prisonsGuatemala’s president has declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at three...
<p>President announces 30-day order after inmates also took 46 people hostage at three prisons</p><p>Guatemala’s president has declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at three prisons.</p><p>The killings occurred in the capital city and surrounding areas a day after gang-affiliated inmates took 46 people hostage in the three prisons across the country to demand incarcerated gang leaders be moved to lower-security facilities.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/19/guatemala-state-of-emergency-police-officers-killed-prison-gang-violence">Continue reading...</a>
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