Guatemala’s Surge in Gang Violence Exposes Dangerous Regional Instability Threatening American Security

As Guatemala grapples with a brutal wave of gang violence that forced the government to suspend all public and private school classes this Monday, the situation is more than just a local tragedy—it is a stark warning to the United States about the consequences of instability on our southern border. The Guatemalan government, under President Bernardo Arévalo de León, announced the suspension citing safety concerns after at least seven police officers were assassinated in coordinated attacks by criminal gangs. These brazen assaults coincide with violent prison riots led by notorious groups like Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), which have...