Guatemala declares state of siege
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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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Guatemalans enter state of siege over surge in gang violence
Streets were half-empty Monday in the capital city of Guatemala, where outrage and fear lingered during the first day of the 30-day state of emergency decreed by the government in response to the murder of nine police officers and riots in several prisons.
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US issues security alert to exercise ‘increased caution’ in Guatemala after gangs seize control of multiple prisons
The alert comes as gangs have attacked Guatemalan police after seizing control of three prisons in coordinated riots, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Over 2.9 million international visitors traveled to Guatemala between January and November 2025, according to the Guatemalan Tourism Institute.
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
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