Guatemala: Deputy Julio Portillo and three police officers killed in Zacapa ambush

Julio Portillo Paz Zacapa National Civil Police Guatemala armed ambush

Guatemalan deputy Julio César Portillo Paz died following an armed attack on his convoy in Río Hondo, Zacapa. The ambush, which occurred at kilometer 137 of the Atlantic route, also resulted in the deaths of three National Civil Police (PNC) agents: Jorge Paau Xicol, Erick Armides Ramos Osorio, and Fernando Reyes Aldana.

Reports indicate the deceased included two officers on a motorcycle and one member of the deputy’s personal security detail. Portillo, a member of the Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (UNE) party, was transported to a medical center after being struck by glass shards from the vehicle's windshield, but he later succumbed to his injuries. The Congress of Guatemala issued a statement mourning his passing.

The Ministry of the Interior confirmed the attack was carried out by unidentified individuals and noted that the police officers died while attempting to repel the assault to protect the legislator. Authorities are investigating the motive, amid concerns regarding organized crime and drug trafficking in the Zacapa region.

Entities

CONFUSAM · Cesfam Karol Wojtyla · Cesfam Silva Henríquez · Chile · Julio César Portillo Paz · Martín Arrau · Matías Toledo · Ministry of the Interior · National Civil Police · Public Ministry · Puente Alto · Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza

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[● 4 SOURCES] Fernando Reyes Aldana was one of the deceased agents. lasnoticiasdelvalle.com · emisorasunidas.com · epinvestiga.com · lanoticiasv.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Public Ministry is responsible for investigating the attack. tvaztecaguate.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Julio Portillo Paz survived the attack and was treated for injuries. lanoticiasv.com · emisorasunidas.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The attack occurred at kilometer 137 of the Atlantic route in Río Hondo, Zacapa. lanoticiasv.com · emisorasunidas.com · www.prensalibre.com · tvaztecaguate.com · epinvestiga.com · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Two police officers were traveling on a motorcycle when they were killed. lanoticiasv.com · lasnoticiasdelvalle.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The attack targeted the convoy of deputy Julio César Portillo Paz. laregiontula.com.mx · emisorasunidas.com · lanoticiasv.com · tvaztecaguate.com · quintafuerza.mx · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The attack was carried out by unidentified individuals. laregiontula.com.mx · emisorasunidas.com · elpais.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Three National Civil Police (PNC) agents died during an attack in Zacapa, Guatemala. laregiontula.com.mx · tvaztecaguate.com · emisorasunidas.com · dete.gr · lasnoticiasdelvalle.com · +3 more