Guatemala Seeks FBI Help After Gang Leaders Escape Prison

The Guatemalan government announced Friday that it will ask the United States for an FBI team of experts to help recapture the leaders of the Barrio 18 gang who escaped from a prison. Last week, the government revealed the escape of 20 members of Barrio 18—designated a “terrorist” organization by both countries—from Fraijanes II prison […]

Gang Riots Erupt in Guatemala Prisons Over Transfer of Leaders

ticotimes.net - 18/Jan 00:10

Gang groups rioted on Saturday in several Guatemalan prisons, where they have been protesting since 2025 over the transfer of their leaders to a...

Guatemalan police free hostages in prison as attacks kill 3 officers

washingtontimes.com - 18/Jan 16:42

Hundreds of anti-riot police entered a maximum security prison in Guatemala early Sunday to free guards who had been taken hostage and retake control...

Police begin to flex new powers in Guatemala in effort to confront gangs

washingtontimes.com - 21/Jan 16:36

Days after suspected gang members killed 10 Guatemalan police officers, police and soldiers took their new powers granted under a state of emergency...

Việt Nam seeks to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Guatemala: diplomat

wn.com - 17/Jan 14:24

Việt Nam stands ready to work closely with the Guatemalan Government and relevant agencies to promote the exchange of delegations at all levels,...

Việt Nam seeks to strengthen multifaceted cooperation with Guatemala: diplomat

wn.com - 17/Jan 14:24

Việt Nam stands ready to work closely with the Guatemalan Government and relevant agencies to promote the exchange of delegations at all levels,...

Cops killed, school canceled in Guatemala as gang violence erupts

stabroeknews.com - 19/Jan 06:01

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Violence broke out in parts of Guatemala on Sunday morning after Guatemalan security forces regained control of a prison...

Cops killed, school canceled in Guatemala as gang violence erupts

stabroeknews.com - 19/Jan 06:01

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Violence broke out in parts of Guatemala on Sunday morning after Guatemalan security forces regained control of a prison...