Guatemala deploys 2,000 soldiers to secure its border with Mexico, targeting areas vital for poppy production. The Guatemalan Interior Ministry confirms the troop’s placement in Tacaná, Ixchiguán, and Tajumulco. Colonel Rubén Tellez from the Defense Ministry indicates these measures aim to bolster border security against drug trafficking threats. Initiated on September 25, this military response […]
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