Group 1 - A large-scale riot occurred in Guatemalan prisons, leading to the deaths of at least 8 police officers and multiple armed attacks against police across the country [1][4] - President Arévalo announced a 30-day state of emergency to deploy national police and military forces to combat gang violence and organized crime [1][3] - The riots were reportedly instigated by the gang "Barrio 18," which aimed to negotiate better conditions for imprisoned leaders [4][7] Group 2 - The Guatemalan government has regained control of three prisons involved in the riots and rescued hostages, including prison guards [1][5] - The country has one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America, with an estimated 16.1 homicides per 100,000 residents in 2025, more than double the global average [7] - President Arévalo's previous calls for prison reform have faced opposition from conservative factions, hindering efforts to combat corruption and drug trafficking [7]
帮派挑起大规模骚乱，危地马拉全国戒严30天
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-19 15:07