Some of the attackers fled into Mexican territory, where the local military detained at least four Guatemalans.
The delegation of the President of Guatemala, Alejandro Giammattei, was attacked with guns. On Saturday, July 30, according to Radio Sonora.
It was noted that the motorcade was fired upon near the Mexican border, the politician was not injured, one of the attackers was detained.
“The attack on the presidential delegation in the village of La Laguna, Xakaltenango, Department of Huehuetenango has been confirmed. The soldiers repelled the attack, wounding and capturing one attacker,” the radio station said.
It was determined that all those detained were citizens of Guatemala.
Giammattei is 66 years old. He has served as president since January 2020. Founder and leader of the Forward party.
Earlier, the President of Guatemala expressed support for Ukraine and said that his country agreed to join the initiative to create an international tribunal for the Russian Federation.
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