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Guatemala declares state of siege


05 September 2019  

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GUATEMALA CITY: Guatemala on Wednesday declared a state of siege in five northeastern provinces in an effort to regain control after three soldiers were killed by suspected drug traffickers.

Authorities will send more military and police personnel to Alta Verapaz, El Progreso, Izabal, Peten and Zacapa provinces, a drug-trafficking corridor that runs from the Honduran to Mexican borders, Reuters reported.

The measure will impose a curfew, prohibit demonstrations and make it easier for the armed forces to detain people. It must be approved by Congress.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 05 September 2019 16:10 PM

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