US EditionGuatemala Declares War on Gangs: Approved Law Allows Maras to Be Listed as Terrorists · Global Voices
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The Antipandillas Act was backed by 135 of the 160 deputies of the Guatemalan Congress and received seven votes against.
Investigators from the National Division against the Criminal Development of Gangs (DIPANDA) captured two alleged extortionists linked to Mara 18, during an operation carried out on 2nd street, lot 77, of the Monseñor Gerardi Settlement, zone 21 of Guatemala City. The detainees were identified as Armando David Gaitán Ortiz, 23, [...] La entrada Capture a couple of extortionists of the Mara 18 in zone 21 of the capital was first published in Ster…
As of today, Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS) are classified as terrorists. This happens after the entry into force of Decree 11-2025, the Law for the Frontal Combat of Criminal Groups or Transnational and Terrorist Criminal Organizations known as gangs or gangs, after its publication yesterday in the Diario de Centro América. These organizations are thus declared, “their clicks and subgroups and any others that exist or arise as criminal gro…
GUATEMALA DECLARA THE TOTAL WAR TO THE MARAS: THEY ARE OFFICIALLY INTERNATIONAL TERRORISTS! President Bernardo Arévalo signs the Anti-pandillas Law that puts an end to the impunity of Barrio 18 and MS-13. THE KEY OF THE GOLPE: Historical Declaration: They are classified as "transnational and terrorist organizations." IRON Penalties: The sentences for extortion, hit and recruitment of minors are hardened. FINANCE: It allows the immobilization o…
In a significant step for national security, Guatemala is ready to officially declare as terrorists the gangs operating in its territory. This historic measure is possible to the approval of a new law by the Congress of the Republic, which already has the endorsement and signature of President Bernardo Arévalo. The legislation directly targets criminal structures such as Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), including its different cliques and…
Sputnik San Salvador. Guatemala’s president Bernardo Arévalo announced Monday the entry into force of an Anti-pandilla Law, which regulates frontal combat against criminal groups Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), officially declaring them “transnational and terrorist organizations.” “With this new law we have in our hands a tool that will allow us to act with greater force against these criminals. We are working hard to guarantee the peace…
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