Guatemala wants US ‘assistance’ with ‘active military operations’ to combat cartels

Guatemala is looking to partner with the U.S. military to carry out operations targeting cartels in the country.

“The Government of Guatemala desires to lead, with U.S. assistance, active military operations to combat U.S.-designated terrorist organizations (DTOs) within Guatemala,” the Guatemalan government said in a statement on Thursday.

“There is no agreement that authorizes foreign […] ...