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Which country's president recently declared a 30-day state of siege following deadly gang-linked violence and prison riots?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. El Salvador
  2. Guatemala
  3. Honduras
  4. Mexico

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Guatemala

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Guatemala 📚 Explanation: Guatemala's President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day state of siege across the country. This followed deadly gang-linked violence that resulted in the killing of seven police officers. The attacks were apparent retaliation for authorities regaining control of maximum-security prisons.