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

As security forces tried to assert control, apparent retaliatory attacks took place outside the prison walls. Armed gangs ...

The death toll from suspected gang attacks on Guatemalan police has risen to nine as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security ...

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege following gang attacks that killed seven police ...

The alert comes as gangs have attacked Guatemalan police after seizing control of three prisons in coordinated riots, The ...

Guatemala's president declared a state of siege on Sunday after security forces freed dozens of prison guards held hostage by ...

The death toll from suspected gang attacks on Guatemalan police has risen to nine as Guatemalans awoke to heavier security ...

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

Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to ...