VOICED : Denuncian a narcotraficantes detras de incendios en Guatemala

In Guatemala's border region with Mexico and Belize, over 8,000 hectares were consumed by fires in early 2023. Officials and environmentalists claim narcotrafficking is behind these fires, clearing land for illegal cattle ranching and clandestine airstrips. The Maya Biosphere Reserve, a protected area with significant archaeological sites like Tikal, reported 75% of these fires. The Guatemalan government declared a state of calamity in Petén to mobilize resources and seek international aid. Powerful Mexican cartels are involved in drug trafficking, money laundering, and territorial appropriation in Guatemala.

¿Qué medidas tomó el gobierno guatemalteco en respuesta a la situación de los incendios?

¿Qué problemas adicionales enfrenta Guatemala debido a la actividad del narcotráfico?