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Guatemala Denies Joint Anti-Drug Operations with U.S.

Updated 2026-05-29 16:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo denied a joint anti-drug operation with the U.S., but confirmed collaboration to intensify drug trafficking efforts. The denial comes amid ongoing tensions over regional security and U.S. involvement.

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Guatemala president denies deal with US on striking suspected drug groups

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday denied that his country has agreed to carry out joint anti-drug trafficking strikes with the U.S. military on Guatemalan soil, but he confirmed a collaboration to “intensify” the Central America country’s fight against drug trafficking. “There is no

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