Guatemala gang violence: Riots after Guatemalan gang leader transferred to another prison
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 19, 2026, 09:21 IST | Updated: Jan 19, 2026, 09:21 IST
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Guatemala plunged into chaos after gang-related prison riots left at least seven police officers dead and 10 injured. The violence erupted following the transfer of a Barrio 18 gang leader, with inmates taking 46 hostages across three men’s prisons before security forces regained control.
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