SAA

SAA event in Chimaltenango, Parramos area, Guatemala on Sat 8th November 2025

8th November 2025

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On 8 November 2025, in Parramos, Chimaltenango, five suspected MS-13 gang members disguised as construction workers dismounted a car, shot and killed a former mayoral candidate (CABAL party) for El Tejar and a woman. The mayoral candidate owned a construction company in El Tejar, had conducted several construction projects for the municipality and had received death threats in the past. One hypothesis on the attack is that it was linked to gang rivalries. The vehicle used by the attackers was located near the location of the attack and seized by the police. 2 fatalities.

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Guatemala (GTM)

Chimaltenango ( Parramos area )

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