Guatemala Backlash Grows after Escape of Imprisoned Gang Members
Twenty alleged Barrio 18 members escaped Guatemala’s Fraijanes II prison, triggering backlash against President Bernardo Arévalo and fresh anti-gang proposals.
The escape of 20 “high-risk” gang members from a prison has sparked a political crisis in Guatemala, with criticism of President Bernardo Arévalo and calls for the resignation of the security minister.
Authorities revealed on Sunday that inmates from the Barrio 18 gang, designated a “terrorist” organization by Washington, escaped from Fraijanes II prison near the capital.
I believe this is the biggest crisis for the government so far […], because in the eyes of the United States there are 20 escaped terrorists.
Constitutional lawyer Edgar Ortiz stated the above, as the United States called the escape “unacceptable,” while politicians, analysts, and business groups raised their voices against government inaction.
Author summary: Guatemala faces crisis after gang escape.
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