Guatemala ends monthlong state of emergency aimed at combatting gang violence
Guatemala Ends State of Emergency, Implements New Measures Against Gang Violence
Guatemala Ends State of Emergency, Implements New Measures Against Gang Violence
Guatemala has concluded a state of emergency initially established following the deaths of 10 police officers, allegedly by gang members. This emergency measure, which lasted one month, was introduced by President Bernardo Arévalo to address gang-related violence. It temporarily limited certain constitutional rights and permitted law enforcement to conduct arrests without warrants.
New, less restrictive measures are expected to be enacted starting Tuesday, although specific details have not been disclosed. These measures will not require approval or oversight from Congress.
This emergency measure, which lasted one month, was introduced by President Bernardo Arévalo to address gang-related violence.
During the state of emergency, authorities detained 83 gang members. President Arévalo indicated a decrease in murders and extortion reports compared to the previous year, though exact statistics were not provided.
In a related context, El Salvador, a neighboring country, has been under a state of emergency for nearly four years as part of efforts to control gang violence.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
