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Guatemala: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Guatemala, with 2 estimated deaths. That is -71% compared with 7 events the month before. The death toll range is 1 to 2.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
Events were concentrated in Chiquimula department (1), Guatemala department (1).
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 1 events.
Where events happened
Regions, May 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Chiquimula department | 1 | 1 |
| Guatemala department | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | Esquipulas municipality Chiquimula department | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 24 May 2026 | Guatemala municipality Guatemala department | M18 vs MS-13 Non-state, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 2 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.