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News|PrisonGuatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergencyState of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

On Saturday, coordinated attacks by gang members in Guatemala resulted in the deaths of ten police officers. The events began with riots in three prisons and extended to the streets of the capital, prompting the government to declare a 30-day state of…

HBy Henry DaltonJan 20, 20261 min read

On Saturday, coordinated attacks by gang members in Guatemala resulted in the deaths of ten police officers. The events began with riots in three prisons and extended to the streets of the capital, prompting the government to declare a 30-day state of emergency. The declaration was approved by lawmakers in a near-unanimous vote.

The violence commenced when members of the Barrio 18 gang took guards hostage in three facilities. This escalated into attacks on police in and around Guatemala City. The gang is linked to drug trafficking activities across Central America, alongside rival group Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). Authorities report that the gang demanded privileges for its members and leaders.

The state of emergency, declared by President Bernardo Arevalo, imposes restrictions on freedom of action and demonstrations. It grants police the authority to arrest suspected gang members without a judicial order and restricts vehicle movements and searches. The declaration condemns the gang's coordinated actions against state forces, including armed attacks on civilian authorities.

On Saturday, coordinated attacks by gang members in Guatemala resulted in the deaths of ten police officers.
Henry Dalton · Thehackingpost

Recent Developments and Historical Context

Since mid-2025, gang uprisings in Guatemalan prisons have been frequent, with demands for less restrictive conditions for their leaders. In October, 20 leaders of Barrio 18 escaped, with six recaptured and one shot dead. Gang leader Aldo “El Lobo” Duppie is serving extensive sentences totaling approximately 2,000 years.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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