Organized crime in Guatemala

1based here
14foreign footprints

Based in Guatemala 1

Foreign groups with a footprint in Guatemala 14

1
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Guatemala as part of its international operations.
2
based in Mexico
CJNG has made advancements and shows of force within Guatemala, threatening law enforcement.
3
Gulf CartelPresence
based in Mexico
The Gulf Cartel has territory in Guatemala.
Sources: Gulf Cartel, Cártel del Golfo
4
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have important areas of operation in Guatemala.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
5
based in United States
MS-13 is strongest in the Northern Triangle countries including Guatemala.
6
based in Mexico
The cartel is said to have an operational presence in Guatemala.
7
based in Italy
The organization sources drugs from Guatemala.
8
based in United States
The gang arose in Guatemala after deportations and has members there.
Sources: 18th Street gang
9
based in Mexico
The Zetas Vieja Escuela leader murdered an untold number of Guatemalan civilians during the systematic takeover of the Guatemalan border region.
10
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 operates in Guatemala.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
11
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in Guatemala.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
12
based in El Salvador
The Texis Cartel trafficked drugs to Guatemala and exported drugs out of Metapán to Guatemala.
Sources: Texis Cartel
13
based in Mexico
Members of the group are partially trained in Guatemala, where Montoya served in the army.
Sources: La Mano con Ojos
14
based in Mexico
The cartel is active in parts of Guatemala and collaborates with local criminal groups there.