Guatemala’s State of Siege Exposes the High Cost of Fighting Gang Terrorism

On Monday, Guatemala embarked on its first day under a constitutionally sanctioned state of siege, responding to a brutal wave of violence that culminated in the assassination of nine police officers by gang members. This severe measure, declared by President Bernardo Arévalo de León, is not only a bid to restore order but also a stark reminder of the grave challenges facing our hemisphere’s southern neighbor—and by extension, American security. Is Central America’s Unchecked Gang Violence a Threat to U.S. Borders? The lethal attacks unfolded after Guatemalan authorities regained control over multiple prisons following coordinated riots initiated by dangerous gangs...