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Guatemalan Deputy Dies in Attack That Killed Three Police Officers

Guatemalan deputy Julio César Portillo Paz died from gunshot wounds sustained in an armed attack that also killed three National Civil Police officers guarding him. The incident highlights escalating violence against political figures and security forces in Guatemala, though the motive and perpetrators remain unclear.

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Proceso Digital1 day agoGTCredibility 13%View source

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activeConflictJustice12h ago

Guatemala: Escalating Political Violence Targets Officials in Zacapa

An armed attack in Zacapa, Guatemala, resulted in the confirmed deaths of three National Civil Police (PNC) officers and, according to multiple sources, Deputy Julio Portillo. The incident, which President Arévalo condemned, signals a significant escalation of violence against state officials and security forces, with the motive and perpetrators remaining unconfirmed but potentially linked to organized crime and drug trafficking in the region.

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