Escape of 20 Members Of Gang Designated As Terrorist By The U.S. Sparks Political Turmoil in Central American Country

Source: International Business Times

AFP The escape of 20 members of the Barrio 18 gang, a criminal organization designated last month by the Trump administration as a foreign terrorist group, has sparked a political crisis in Guatemala. Lawmakers from both the ruling party and the opposition are calling for the removal of Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez and demanding a thorough investigation into who enabled the escape. Guatemalan authorities say the 20 gang members "evaded security controls" at Fraijanes II prison.