Deadly Border Shootout: Mexican Police Cross Into Guatemala

Mexican Police Cross Border Into Guatemala, Sparking Deadly Shootout On June 10, 2025, a serious incident unfolded on the Mexico-Guatemala border near Huehuetenango. Mexican police officers, engaged in an operation targeting members of the Chiapas and Guatemala cartels, crossed the border during a pursuit. This resulted in a shootout, leaving several individuals dead, including a suspected cartel leader, and a Guatemalan soldier injured. Local businesses also suffered damage. "The action of the Chiapas police was inappropriate," stated Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico City's mayor, who has ordered a full investigation into the incident. The governor of Chiapas, Eduardo Ramirez, responded by launching a special operation, resulting in at least one arrest. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions along Mexico's southern border and the challenges posed by transnational criminal organizations. The investigation is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the police incursion and the subsequent violence. The event serves as a reminder of the complex security issues facing both countries.