Guatemala's state of emergency, in photos

20 Jan 2026 • 9:47 AM MYT
The Independent
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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 the weekend.

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