Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 19, 2026 at 01:01 PM
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Guatemala declared a 30-day state of emergency on January 19, 2026, following deadly prison riots. The unrest involved coordinated gang attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least seven police officers. The violence erupted after authorities restricted gang privileges within the prison system. These restrictions led to hostage situations and subsequent retaliatory attacks targeting law enforcement personnel. The state of emergency is intended to help authorities regain control and address the escalating violence.
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