Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala raided by authorities

The Public Ministry (MP) and the National Civil Police (PNC) conducted a raid at the central campus of the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) in Guatemala City on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Judicial sources indicate the operation, led by the Prosecutor's Office Against Corruption, is part of an investigation into the disappearance or deletion of student academic records from the university's Registry and Statistics system. The raid includes inspections and the seizure of evidence following judicial authorization.

The deployment involved riot police stationed around the campus, specifically near Avenida Petapa and Zone 12, which caused traffic disruptions. While initial reports suggested the investigation might focus on the General Directorate of Administration (DIGA), the MP has not yet released specific details regarding the targets or the exact nature of the findings.