"Guatemala's Minister of the Interior Francisco Jimenez explained that on Friday, October 10, prison intelligence units raised the alarm about a possible prison break, so they conducted a biometric verification and a head count of inmates. During the procedure, it was reliably established that 20 inmates had evaded security controls and were no longer in Fraijanes II, Jimenez said at a press conference on Monday."
"The escape of Barrio 18 terrorists from prison is totally unacceptable. The Guatemalan government must act immediately and vigorously to recapture these terrorists, who pose a threat to both Guatemala and the security of the United States homeland. All those involved in these escapes must be held fully accountable, reads a statement posted on its embassy's official social media channels."
Twenty inmates affiliated with Barrio 18 escaped Fraijanes II maximum-security prison near Guatemala City two months ago; authorities disclosed the escape only now. The break prompted calls for investigation from both the president's party and the opposition. The U.S. designated Barrio 18 a foreign and global terrorist organization in September for violent acts across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Interior Minister Francisco Jimenez said prison intelligence raised the alarm on October 10 and biometric checks confirmed 20 inmates had evaded security controls. Authorities say the escape was planned, executed in groups, and had internal and external support; prison staff involvement cannot be ruled out. The United States urged immediate recapture and accountability for those who assisted.
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