Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has denied reports of a deal with the United States for anti-drug trafficking operations in Guatemala. He clarified that there is no formal agreement, but rather ongoing collaboration under existing frameworks. The president emphasized that any military operations on Guatemalan soil would require congressional approval and that the government is not seeking such cooperation.
- ▪President Arévalo denied an agreement with the U.S. for anti-drug operations.
- ▪He stated that existing collaborations are in line with Guatemalan law and the Constitution.
- ▪The Guatemalan Congress must authorize any military operations involving soldiers on its soil.
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