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Twenty Barrio 18 gang members escaped a Guatemalan prison, sparking a manhunt and regional security concerns.
Twenty members of Barrio 18, designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S., escaped from Fraijanes II prison in Guatemala on October 11, prompting a nationwide manhunt and regional security concerns.
The prison director confirmed the breakout occurred despite a prior intelligence warning, raising questions about security and possible corruption.
One suspect has been recaptured, leaving 19 at large.
The U.S. condemned the escape, stressing the gang’s ties to drug trafficking and violence, while Guatemala’s interior minister urged urgent legislative reform to modernize its prison system.
The incident comes amid a surge in homicides, with the national rate reaching 17.65 per 100,000 in 2025, and heightened regional alertness, including in neighboring countries.
Veinte miembros de la pandilla Barrio 18 escaparon de una prisión guatemalteca, provocando una cacería y preocupaciones de seguridad regional.