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Story summary
- A nationwide manhunt is underway after a prison break by 20 Barrio 18 gang members in Guatemala, with escapes occurring over time.
- Several prison officials were dismissed amid corruption allegations.
- President Bernardo Arévalo called for a full overhaul of the prison system, with U.S. support.
- The U.S. Embassy condemned the escapes as unacceptable and urged action, while authorities implement biometric monitoring and consider new prison construction.