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Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed

Crime in Guatemala — Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took dozens of prison staff hostage, while securi

Published January 18, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Crime in Guatemala.

Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took dozens of prison staff hostage, while security forces have retaken three prisons and freed the captives. [https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10658193 (AFP via The Korea Herald )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-18).