Guatemalan Police Dismantle Gang-Run Prison Operation

Over 200 Barrio 18 gang members relocated as authorities reclaim 'El Infiernito' facility

Inmates had transformed the prison into a hub for extortion schemes and other crimes.
The facility, known as 'Little Hell,' featured luxuries such as TVs, fridges, and air conditioning.
Authorities discovered a criminal call center and a crocodile-filled lake within the prison grounds.
The operation involved 400 police officers and was part of a broader effort to combat gang control.
Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez announced plans to convert the prison into a maximum-security facility.