Zones 3, 5, 6, 7, 12 and 18 of Guatemala City are among the sectors with the highest incidence of crime during 2026, according to data from the security authorities. Violent acts would be related to disputes between criminal structures, extortions and control of territories for illegal activities. According to the authorities, violence in these sectors responds to rivalries between gangs, including between members of the same structure, as well …
This story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.
Zones 3, 5, 6, 7, 12 and 18 of Guatemala City are among the sectors with the highest incidence of crime during 2026, according to data from the security authorities. Violent acts would be related to disputes between criminal structures, extortions and control of territories for illegal activities. According to the authorities, violence in these sectors responds to rivalries between gangs, including between members of the same structure, as well …