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Guatemalaabout 4 hours ago·Escalating·HIGH 70

Guatemala Declares State of Prevention to Combat Drug Trafficking

The significant rise in drug trafficking and urgency in deploying military forces suggest an escalating crisis, impacting both security and political stability.

Guatemala has declared a third consecutive state of prevention in six departments, deploying military and police forces in response to a significant increase in cocaine seizures. In the first quarter of 2026, cocaine seizures surged by 325%, with over 5,100 arrests and a sharp rise in extraditions to the U.S.
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Humanitarian30
Economic40
Security75
Political60
Confidence 51/100 — moderate corroboration

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