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Six Dead in Guatemala as Officials Deny a Raid on a US-Wanted Trafficker

Summary by The Rio Times
Gunfire in Huité, in Guatemala's eastern Zacapa department, left six dead on Sunday. Local media linked it to a reported bid to capture US-wanted trafficker Haroldo Lorenzana, but the army and police deny any operation.

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Seven people died in a confrontation between criminal groups in a town in eastern Guatemala, according to local authorities.The event occurs after a regional anti-drug agreement and the handing over of arms by the U.S., amid criticism of the government's security policy.

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By Multimedia Stereo 100 On Monday, in a social media statement, the National Civil Police (PNC) confirmed the death of seven people, on Sunday recent, in armed incidents in Huité, Zacapa. The incidents were at different points in the municipality of Huité and generated moments of tension. The PNC reported, as the first hypothesis, that [...]

Guatemala City, Sep 28 (Latin Press) The Ministry of Defense of Guatemala today confirmed an armed attack in Huité municipality, in the eastern department of Zacapa, committed by an organized crime structure, resulting in seven deaths. The post Guatemalan Army confirmed an attack in Zacapa with seven deaths first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office (MP) spoke about the confusing armed incident that took place in Huité, in the department of Zacapa, which left several people dead and others injured. According to them, during the day of Sunday, 27 September, they processed three scenes related to armed attacks recorded in the municipality of Huité, [...]

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The Rio Times broke the news on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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