Watch: Chaos Erupts… Prisoners Take Guards Hostage
1/18/2026 9:50:00 AM
In Guatemala, inmates at three prisons held dozens of their guards hostage in a premeditated campaign of violence.
Interior Minister Marco Antonio Velida said he is willing to speak with the prisoners, but he will not yield to their demands in seeking the release of 46 guards.
Earlier, the Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the prison uprising was a direct result of a decision by prison directors to strip some jailed gang leaders of their privileges.
Interior Minister Marco Antonio Velida said he is willing to speak with the prisoners, but he will not yield to their demands in seeking the release of 46 guards.
Earlier, the Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the prison uprising was a direct result of a decision by prison directors to strip some jailed gang leaders of their privileges.