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News in English (USA) / 17.08.2025 / 09:00

Guatemalan Guards Freed After Hostage Crisis Amid Gang Riots

In Guatemala, 11 prison guards have been freed after being held hostage for three days by gang members during widespread prison riots. The unrest was sparked by demands for the return of ten gang leaders who were transferred to another facility. Police intervened to secure the release of the guards and restore order in the prisons, highlighting the escalating tensions between gangs and prison authorities in the country.
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