The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said.

President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.

By Sofia Menchu GUATEMALA CITY, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Guatemala's president declared a state of siege on Sunday after security ...

Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to ...

Clashes between security forces and gang members in Guatemala's capital Sunday killed seven officers, authorities said, ...

President announces 30-day order after inmates also took 46 people hostage at three prisons ...

Violent riots at three Guatemalan prisons led to deadly clashes with security forces, resulting in seven police officer ...

Officials say 46 workers are being held, with gang members behind the riots seeking better conditions.

Guatemala entered a 30-day state of emergency after gang-led prison riots and retaliatory attacks left at least 10 police ...

Guatemalas president, Bernardo Arévalo, declared a 30-day state of siege after a wave of gang-related violence erupted ...

Violence erupted in Guatemala City after security forces retook two prisons from gang control, freeing hostages.