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Summary
Domestic
Guatemala declared a 30-day state of emergency, also termed a state of siege, across the entire country in response to a surge in gang violence. This action followed deadly incidents including a prison riot and attacks that resulted in the deaths of eight to ten police officers. Concurrently, Costa Rican authorities reported uncovering a plot to assassinate the country's president. In a related regional security development, Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele traveled to Costa Rica to discuss the construction of a new high-security prison there. This facility is directly modeled on El Salvador's Cecot prison, a large-scale incarceration center presented by its government as a model for combating gang activity.
International
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice to pilots advising caution due to potential military activities in the airspace over Mexico and Central America. This warning highlights regional security concerns that extend beyond domestic law enforcement operations.
Domestic and International Topics
6 topics | 35 sources
The president of Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of siege across the entire country. This emergency measure follows deadly riots in prisons and attacks that killed eight police officers.
topic:state of siege
Jan 19
Guatemala's government has declared a 30-day state of emergency. This follows a deadly attack where gang members killed 10 police officers and major riots inside the country's prisons. The emergency measures are a direct response to the escalating gang violence. The government says the action is needed to address the security crisis.
topic:state of emergency
Jan 20
The government of Guatemala has declared a state of emergency, also called a state of siege, for 30 days. This follows a deadly standoff involving gang violence inside a prison.
place:guatemala
Jan 21
Costa Rica is constructing a new mega-prison that is modeled on a prison in El Salvador. The Salvadoran prison, called Cecot, has been promoted by the country's president, Nayib Bukele, as a showcase facility.
place:el salvador
Jan 19
BZ/CR/SV+4The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a warning to pilots about potential military activities in the airspace over Mexico and Central America. The notice advises pilots to exercise caution when flying in the region.
place:mexicoplace:central america
Jan 16
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele traveled to Costa Rica. The purpose of his visit is to help Costa Rica build a high-security prison modeled after the massive one he built in El Salvador to imprison gang members. Separately, Costa Rican authorities say they have uncovered a plot to assassinate their president. These are two distinct news items from the same country.
place:costa rica
Jan 14
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