Guatemala’s State of Siege: A Stark Warning of What Happens Without Strong Borders and Law Enforcement

In the heart of Central America, Guatemala has imposed a state of siege lasting one week in response to brazen, coordinated attacks that claimed the lives of ten police officers. These deadly assaults, orchestrated by entrenched criminal gangs such as Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, underscore an alarming breakdown of law and order—a cautionary tale with unmistakable lessons for the United States. Is This the Future America Wants Without Secure Borders and Lawful Enforcement? The Guatemalan government under President Bernardo Arévalo de León declared a 30-day state of siege after gang members attacked police forces just as officials regained control...