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Guatemalan Authorities Regain Control of Renovacion Prison

Guatemalan police announced on Sunday that authorities have regained control of Renovacion prison following a period of tension and unrest. The operation was successful, and the situation is now stable.

Guatemalan Authorities Regain Control of Renovacion Prison

Guatemalan police said on Sunday that authorities have regained control of the Renovacion prison. This announcement was made today. The situation at the prison had been tense for some time. Authorities carried out an operation to restore control. Renovacion prison has been a center of unrest recently. The police acted decisively and swiftly. The situation is now under control.

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Guatemalan Government Reforms Community Justice

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Guatemala President Declares State of Siege After Police Killings
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2026-01-19T01:51:08+00:00

Guatemala Security Crisis: Prison Riots and Street Violence

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