As gang violence escalates, the U.S. Embassy has issued a security alert for Americans in Guatemala. Travelers have been advised to use increased caution.

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In a sneaky move, Mayor Mamdani has made it harder for federal agents to monitor Tren de Aragua and other brutal gangs serving time at Rikers.

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“Gangs of thieves have been roaming through alleys and marketplaces in Sariwon and targeting people’s valuables. Once a gang has identified a target, they follow them around until they have a chance to make off with their possessions,” a source in North Hwanghae province told Daily NK recently.

The alert comes as gangs have attacked Guatemalan police after seizing control of three prisons in coordinated riots, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Over 2.9 million international visitors traveled to Guatemala between January and November 2025, according to the Guatemalan Tourism Institute.

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