Nearly 600 Mexicans flee to Guatemala from cartel violence
nbcnews.com — July 26, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC
Summary: Nearly 600 people fled Amatenango la Frontera, Mexico, to escape violent drug cartel shootouts, seeking refuge in Guatemala. Many arrived in the impoverished hamlet of Ampliacion Nueva Reforma, where locals provided food and shelter. The ongoing conflict between powerful cartels has led to multiple displacements, with reports of intimidation and extortion affecting local communities. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo is coordinating a humanitarian response.
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