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12 Bodies Found in Guatemala, Authorities Cite Gang Violence

Guatemalan authorities link the discovery of bodies in a wooded area to gang-related violence.

12 Bodies Found in Guatemala, Authorities Cite Gang Violence

At least 12 bodies have been found over the past three days in a wooded area near Guatemala City. On Sunday, the government attributed these crimes to settling scores between gangs.

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2026-01-21T04:13:26+00:00

Guatemala President Expresses Outrage Over Police Killings

Guatemala mourns two of ten police officers killed on Sunday. The president accuses the Prosecutor's Office of protecting the alleged killers. A state of siege has been declared in the country.
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Aldo Ochoa, 'Lobo', the most visible face of criminal gangs in Guatemala
2026-01-20T10:35:21+00:00

Aldo Ochoa, 'Lobo', the most visible face of criminal gangs in Guatemala

The leader of the 'Barrio 18' gang, serving an 80-year sentence, has become a central figure in the wave of violence that led to a state of siege in Guatemala. His conflict with the government over prison conditions and alleged political ties have sparked a new wave of tension in the country.
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Death Toll from Gang Attacks in Guatemala Reaches 10
2026-01-20T10:21:53+00:00

Death Toll from Gang Attacks in Guatemala Reaches 10

The death toll from gang attacks on police in Guatemala has reached 10. President Arévalo declared a state of emergency following a prison riot where inmates took guards hostage.
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Guatemala Refuses to Negotiate with Gangs Holding 46 Guards in 3 Prisons
2026-01-18T07:21:04+00:00

Guatemala Refuses to Negotiate with Gangs Holding 46 Guards in 3 Prisons

Guatemala's government stated it will not negotiate with the Barrio 18 gang leaders who have taken 46 prison guards hostage during simultaneous riots. The Interior Minister rejected inmates' demands and warned of imminent force.
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