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Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
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Tens of 'Barrio 18' Gang Members Escape Central American Prison
The U.S.-designated terrorist group has long been linked to regional violence and extortion.
Dozens of members of the notorious 'Barrio 18' gang, which was officially labeled a terrorist organization by U.S. authorities, have escaped from a Central American prison.
Security forces have launched an extensive manhunt as officials work to determine how the inmates managed to flee the facility.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in controlling powerful transnational gangs across the region.
Security forces have launched an extensive manhunt as officials work to determine how the inmates managed to flee the facility.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges in controlling powerful transnational gangs across the region.
