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Guatemala’s Congress OKs state of siege to respond to gang violence

Guatemala's Congress approved a state of siege in response to escalating gang violence and simultaneous riots at three prisons across the country.

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Guatemala declares state of siege after gang attacks kill 7 police officers

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Death toll rises to 9 in gangsters’ attacks on Guatemalan police as state of emergency is declared

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Guatemala Declares State of Siege After Gang Violence Kills 7 Police Officers

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 of the facility that houses gang leaders.

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Death toll from Guatemala gang attacks rises to nine police officers

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Gang violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over prisons

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Guatemalan prison hostages freed, president declares state of siege

Guatemala's president declared a state of siege on Sunday after security forces freed dozens of prison guards held hostage by inmates, ending a weekend of gang violence that left at least seven police officers dead and another 10 injured.

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Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots

President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.

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State of emergency declared in Guatemala after gangs seize prisons, kill eight cops

Guatemala’s President declared\u00A0a 30-day state of emergency to combat gangs after police killings and prison seizures. Learn more about the escalating crisis.