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Country briefing

Guatemala

Part of Central America & Caribbean, which is at Medium relative threat (index 64/100). US Level 3: Reconsider Travel

  • 1 incident
  • 1 severe (4–5)
  • 0 suspected terrorism
  • 3 deaths reported*

In the last 72 hours. *Sum of the highest figure cited per incident in publisher reports; tolls are often revised and may double count.

Official travel advice

UK Foreign Office

Updated information about visa requirements when travelling between Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua ('Entry requirements' page).

Updated 5 Nov 2026

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US State Department

US Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Advisory dated 12 Mar 2026

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SENTINEL's threat levels compare news activity between regions; they are not travel advice. Always read the full official advice before you travel.

Middle East & Caucasus: High threat (index 100)Eastern Europe & Russia: High threat (index 94)Central & Southern Africa: High threat (index 93)North America: Medium threat (index 71)South Asia: Medium threat (index 66)Central America & Caribbean: Medium threat (index 64)Western & Northern Europe: Medium threat (index 64)Southeast Asia: Medium threat (index 54)East Asia: Medium threat (index 49)South America: Low threat (index 40)Southern Europe & Balkans: Low threat (index 37)North Africa: Low threat (index 35)West Africa & Sahel: Low threat (index 29)Oceania & Pacific: Low threat (index 24)East Africa & Horn: Low threat (index 21)Central Asia: Low threat (index 0) Guatemala declares state of emergency in east over drug violence
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Incidents in Guatemala