🇬🇹2 weeks Guatemala Itinerary Details⤵️⁠ ⁠ ⁠First Timer’s Guide to Guatemala Travel with a mix of exploring charming towns, most beautiful lake, historical sights and the coolest experience of hiking an active volcano 🌋 ⁠ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 1 : 𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘⁠ Most international flights will arrive first to Guatemala City. While many choose to skip this city, I was happy to explore some of beautiful places like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, Constitution Plaza.⁠

Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks that killed at least seven police officers. Officials say the unrest began after gang privileges were restricted, triggering hostage-taking and retaliatory attacks on police. | Al Jazeera English

Guatemala declares a State of Siege. Gang violence kills at least 7 police officers. Chaos and bloodletting in the capital, Guatemala City. Prison hostages freed after rioting by inmates. As authorities act, evil gangs retaliate and kill cops. Jailed gang leaders often order retaliatory attacks. We're taking the gangs head-on, says President Arevalo. Government suspends classes across the country. The police have reinforced guards at several prisons. The police have also stepped up patrols with