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Bernardo Arévalo

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Prison uprisings in Guatemala leave nine police officers dead; 30-day emergency declared — Static01.nyt.com

Prison uprisings in Guatemala leave nine police officers dead; 30-day emergency declared

Deadly riots at three prisons across Guatemala over the weekend left nine police officers dead, the police said, and prompted President Bernardo Arévalo to declare a 30-day state of emergency to crack down on gangs. Officials said inmates took dozens of guards hostage and that the riots and reprisal killings

Guatemala orders 30-day emergency after police deaths and prison hostage-taking — I.guim.co.uk

Guatemala orders 30-day emergency after police deaths and prison hostage-taking

President Bernardo Arévalo has declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused them of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at three prisons, officials said. The killings occurred in Guatemala City and surrounding areas. The hostage incidents began when gang-affiliated inmates took 46

Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison uprisings and police deaths — Static01.nyt.com

Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison uprisings and police deaths

Guatemala’s government declared a 30-day state of emergency on Sunday to crack down on gang violence, President Bernardo Arévalo said, empowering the national police and army to act against gangs and organized crime. He said the measure would not affect most Guatemalans; schools were suspended on Monday as a