Stories from Guatemala

The Municipal Transit Police of Villa Nueva requested a road closure in the Villa Hermosa 1 sector of San Miguel Petapa. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and may need to travel against the flow of traffic on 36th Street. The closure is due to an ongoing operation involving the National Civil Police. The Public Ministry's unit against vehicle theft from the organized crime prosecutor's office is also involved.

Guatemalan prosecutors from the Quiche District reported the arrest of two individuals following raids in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Chinique, Canillá, Cobán, Alta Verapaz, and Paz.

Henri Samayer of Cantel, Quetzaltenango, has taken the lead in the sprint classification during the fifth edition of the Vuelta Vaslan. Samayer currently holds 13 points, leading second-place Christo Ferdías of Honduras with 11 points.

The remains of cyclist Cristian Cabilo Muñoz have arrived in Colombia. Muñoz died in Europe and was a participant in the recent Vuelta a Guatemala. His father was waiting for the arrival at a toll plaza.

Henry Sam became the new leader during the fifth edition of the Vuelta Van Trapp after crossing the first intermediate sprint. The competition continues as he establishes himself as a prominent figure in the event.

César David Guavita leads the general classification in the Vuelta A la Entra cycling race. The race will proceed from Borubeto to Vigrante and then to Patzicía. The event is scheduled to conclude on Sunday with a circuit starting at 7:45 AM at la venida reforma.

Cyclist José Vizael Urizar, wearing dorsal number 12, has fallen behind the main peloton during the Visora Suridas race. The irregular terrain is making it difficult for riders to reconnect with the lead group.

Guatemalan National Civil Police captured a Russian national in the Escuintla department following a citizen report. The arrest occurred at a supermarket parking lot in El Paredon village. Officers also recovered a vehicle that had been stolen moments before the incident.

The National Civil Police reported a shooting in Zone 4 of Santa Catarina Pinula. One 30-year-old man died at the scene during the incident. Three men were wounded and transported to a medical center for treatment.

An individual from Agua Blanca was transported via ambulance 1138 to the regional hospital in Coban, Alta Verapaz. The person presented with injuries and traumas requiring emergency care. The news was confirmed by Emisoras Unidas. The transfer was confirmed by local news reports.