Event Brief
Jan 19, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Guatemala Declares State of Emergency After Police Killings
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A nationwide state of emergency is declared in Guatemala after gangs kill eight police officers and take hostages in prisons.
WHO: President Bernardo Arevalo
WHAT: Declared a 30-day state of emergency
WHEN: Jan 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Guatemala
WHY: To combat criminal gangs responsible for police killings
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