Guatemala’s state of emergency, in photos

Locals react after finding the body of a neighbor inside their shared house during the country's state of emergency, following an escalation of gang-related violence, on the outskirts of Guatemala City, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

By The Associated Press

Posted Jan 19, 2026 09:52:29 PM.

Last Updated Jan 21, 2026 12:01:31 AM.

Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency following a surge of gang-related violence that included prison riots and the killing of several police officers over the weekend.

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