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M18
Organized-violence events involving M18, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
0events, last 30 days
1events, last 90 days▼ -75% vs prior 90 days
15events, last 12 months
25est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 24–27, 12 civilians
M18 was a party to 15 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 25 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Guatemala.
In the last 90 days, 1 events involved M18, down -75% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Most frequent opposing parties: MS-13 (7 events).
Where M18 was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 15 | 25 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Guatemala department Guatemala | 13 |
| Suchitepéquez department Guatemala | 1 |
| Chiquimula department Guatemala | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| MS-13 | 7 | 14 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 7 | 47% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 8 | 53% |
Deadliest events involving M18, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Guatemala | Guatemala municipality Guatemala department | M18 vs MS-13 Non-state, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.