Bernardo Arevalo

Bernardo Arevalo is the President of Guatemala. He is newsworthy due to his recent declaration of a 30-day nationwide state of emergency in response to escalating gang violence. This decision came after a series of coordinated attacks by criminal gangs, including prison riots where gang-affiliated inmates took hostages and the killings of multiple police officers in the capital and surrounding areas. The violence appears to be in retaliation for authorities quelling the prison riots. The state of emergency allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial orders. Arevalo's actions highlight the ongoing challenges of maintaining law and order and combating organized crime within Guatemala, making his leadership and the government's response crucial for national stability.