News briefing – Week of 8 May

Cocaine, Colombia, Conflicts, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Newsbriefings, Panama, Security context, Security threats, Trafficking

The government of Guatemala declared a state of emergency in the Ixchiguan and Tajumulco municipalities, at the border of Mexico, which have known a surge in drug-related violence, Guatemala being a transit hub for Mexican and South American drug cartels. Troops will be sent to the two cities to prevent criminal gangs from operating.