The United Nations' expert on human rights in Haiti said it has a chance now to tackle gang violence with a U.S.-initiated ...

A wave of violence inside and outside prisons drew attention to President Bernardo Arévalo's fragile political balancing act ...

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Guatemala because of the increased risk of terrorism. In an ...

The State Department prohibits Americans working for the government to travel to San Marcos Department, Huehuetenango ...

Guatemala's president has ordered a security operation to crack down on street gangs - Copyright DoD/AFP/File Handout Guatemala's president has ordered a security ...

Guatemala has ended its monthlong state of emergency after deadly attacks on police pushed President Bernardo Arévalo to seek ...

Heavily armed Guatemalan troops and military police deployed to the country's capital Tuesday, challenging street gangs blamed for killing 11 officers and sparking a major security crisis. President ...

GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala lifted its state of emergency Monday, one month after President Bernardo Arévalo sought special powers following the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members.

FILE - Soldiers patrol an area next to a piece of graffiti referring to the Mara Salvatrucha gang during the country's state of emergency Guatemala City, Jan. 20, 2026. The Democrats who voted against ...