Clashes between security forces and gang members in Guatemala's capital Sunday killed seven officers, authorities said, shortly after police in the country's southwest regained control of one of three ...

The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.

Guatemala’s President declared\u00A0a 30-day state of emergency to combat gangs after police killings and prison seizures. Learn more about the escalating crisis.

The worsening gang warfare in Guatemala has piled pressure on President Bernardo Arevalo to crack down on crime and root out ...

By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Guatemala's president declared a state of siege on Sunday after security forces freed dozens of prison guards held hostage by inmates, ending a ...

State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.

Riots in which 46 guards were taken hostage were followed by coordinated street attacks in which 10 members of the National Civil Police were killed.

As gang violence escalates, the U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in Guatemala. Travelers have been advised to use increased caution.

Guatemala's interior minister accused gangs of killing seven police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to ...

Guatemala's Congress approved a state of siege in response to escalating gang violence and simultaneous riots at three ...

Guatemala’s government honored Monday police officers killed in suspected gang attacks as President Bernardo Arévalo vowed to pursue those responsible amid heavier security and curtailed rights ...

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege following gang attacks that killed seven police officers.