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Published on: Sunday 18 January 2026
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News Guatemala » Escuintla » Security: How Guatemala Became Washington's New Security Partner
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Published on: Thursday 19 March 2026
- Guatemala declared a third consecutive state of prevention across six departments, deploying army and police to border zones where cocaine seizures have jumped 325% year-on-year - Over 5,100 people ...