Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The killings occurred in the ...

GUATEMALA CITY >> The death toll from coordinated gang attacks in Guatemala has risen to nine police officers, an official confirmed on Monday, following a weekend of violence that began with prison ...

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege Sunday after suspected gang members in Guatemala’s capital killed seven police officers in apparent retaliation ...

Guatemala's president on Sunday 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 ...

Guatemala's interior minister accused gangs of killing seven police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The killings occurred a ...

Riot police enter Zone 18 prison during gang violence following prison riots that left several police officers dead, in Guatemala City, Guatemala, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Josue Decavele GUATEMALA ...