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Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, red alert issued after evacuations

Guatemala's Fuego volcano has erupted. Hundreds of people have been evacuated after large amounts of lava poured out and flowed down the volcano's slopes.

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico’s Chiapas state, shakes Guatemala and El Salvador

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred in the state of Chiapas on Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to areas of Panama within 20 kilometres of the border with Colombia

Due to the security situation in border areas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) advises against all travel to areas of Panama within 20 kilometers of the border with Colombia.

Guatemala: State of emergency after police killings

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a state of emergency in the country after gangs killed eight police officers and seized control of prisons.

Hostages freed from high-security prison in Guatemala

Police in Guatemala have freed staff taken hostage at a high-security prison.

New hostage situation at prisons in Guatemala

Inmates at three prisons in Guatemala are holding 46 guards hostage in what appears to be a coordinated incident, according to authorities.

At least twelve bodies found in a forested area on the outskirts of Guatemala City

Several dead in clashes