Guatemala Declares State of Siege
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The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.
Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
The death toll from suspected gang attacks on Guatemalan police has risen to nine as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security and curtailed rights after President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of eme
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.
Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency following a surge of gang-related violence that included prison riots and the killing of several police officers over
President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
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