In Guatemala, a deputy and three police officers killed in an armed attack

On November 6, an opposition deputy and three police officers were killed in Guatemala during an armed attack linked to drug trafficking. The victim, Julio Portillo, was a 35-year-old deputy from the National Union for Hope party. The attack occurred in Rio Hondo, where the police were responding to the assault on Portillo. Zacapa province is known for cartel activity, particularly the Lorenzana family, associated with the Sinaloa cartel. Recently, a lavish $2.5 million birthday party was held in the region, raising concerns about local drug trafficking connections.