Overview
- Police chief David Custodio Boteo said armed groups crossed into La Mesilla, Nentón, La Democracia and Tacaná on Monday, opening fire on communities.
- One civilian was killed and a Guatemalan soldier was shot in a leg during an exchange of fire, with the soldier reported stable.
- Authorities recovered drones described as kamikaze devices, explosives and assorted firearms after repelling the attackers.
- The army reinforced patrols across Huehuetenango and San Marcos and reported vehicles torched and cartel messages posted in the towns.
- Officials framed the raids as part of a fight for border control following earlier 2025 incidents that strained ties with Mexico, including a June episode that drew a Mexican apology.