murder of a member of parliament; Guatemala has declared a state of emergency.
The Guatemalan government declared a state of emergency in two eastern regions of the country and increased the powers of the security forces following the killing of a member of parliament and three police officers in an armed attack.
According to the Reuters news agency, according to this order, outdoor gatherings are limited and the security forces have increased powers to disperse gatherings, arrest people and enter homes without a court order. This status will take effect immediately and will last for 30 days.