Guatemala Lifts State of Emergency, Announces New Measures Against Gang Violence

Guatemala has officially lifted the state of emergency imposed after the killing of 10 police officers by suspected gang members. The month-long measure, introduced by President Bernardo Arévalo, granted authorities expanded powers, including the ability to make arrests without warrants and restrictions on certain constitutional rights. Transition to New Powers…

Guatemala Declares 30-Day State of Emergency After Gang Attacks Kill Eight Police Officers

Guatemala has entered a heightened security phase after President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency aimed at dismantling powerful criminal gangs, following deadly attacks that left eight police officers dead and dozens injured. The declaration came on Sunday after authorities accused gang-linked groups of orchestrating coordinated violence…

Kenya’s Haiti Mission Faces Scrutiny Over Planning and Support Gaps

Foreign policy analyst Ahmed Hashi has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s handling of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, warning that inadequate preparation and reliance on external aid risk undermining Kenya’s global credibility. Speaking on Spice FM, Hashi questioned why Kenyan forces were deployed without first securing…