Guatemala Declares 30-Day State of Siege After Deadly Prison Uprising: Security Triumph or Democratic Erosion?
Guatemala's 30-day state of siege follows a prison uprising that killed 8 officers & took 46 hostages. Barrio 18 is an FTO. But suspending civil liberties? Human rights groups demand oversight. #Guatemala #StateOfSiege #Barrio18 #HumanRights #CentralAmerica
On January 19–20, 2026, coordinated prison uprisings by Barrio 18
