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MS-13 gang law enforcement operations in Central America

Overview

Law enforcement actions against the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang have been reported in Guatemala and Honduras.

In Guatemala, police arrested seven core MS-13 members linked to at least 17 murders occurring between 2025 and 2026. These killings are attributed to territorial disputes between MS-13 and the Barrio 18 gang over drug trafficking and extortion. The arrests follow a period of political instability and high homicide rates in the country.

In Honduras, a court in Choloma ordered preventive detention for two MS-13 members following an operation by the Anti-Extortion and Terrorist Associations Division (DAET). The suspects face charges of aggravated drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms after authorities seized ammunition, marijuana, and cocaine during the arrest.

Entities

Mara Salvatrucha · La Tolva · Guatemala Police · DAET · Barrio 18

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Honduras: Two MS-13 members ordered into preventive detention

    Two MS-13 gang members face preventive detention in Choloma, Honduras, on charges of aggravated drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Guatemala police arrest seven MS-13 gang members for 17 murders

    Guatemalan authorities arrested seven MS-13 gang members suspected of involvement in 17 murders linked to territorial conflicts between rival gangs.

Sources

1000noticias.com.py · businessdaily.gr · croniosv.com · eluniverso.com · entrelineas.com.mx · fiscalespenalesalta.gob.ar · lanoticiaregional.com.mx · ministeriopublico.gob.pa · panamahoy.com.pa · policianacional.gob.hn