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Guatemala Declares State of Emergency After 10 Police Officers Killed

HeadlineJan 20, 2026

Guatemala has declared a state of emergency after 10 police officers have been killed in a wave of coordinated attacks. The violence started over the weekend when inmates held dozens of guards hostage at three prisons, demanding privileges for gang members and leaders. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo’s state of emergency allows authorities to limit demonstrations and enables the police to arrest anyone suspected of being a gang member without an arrest warrant.

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