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Police begin to flex new powers in Guatemala in effort to confront gangs

Guatemalan police and soldiers are using new powers under a state of emergency to target the Barrio 18 gang in a high-crime area in the capital.

Source news4jax.com AI Summary Updated January 21, 2026

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Guatemalan police and soldiers are using new powers under a state of emergency to target the Barrio 18 gang in a high-crime area in the capital.

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