The Guatemalan military has acknowledged that it mobilized troops without the accompaniment of the National Civil Police prior to an incident in the municipality of Huité, Zacapa, which resulted in the deaths of eight civilians.
Despite facing severe criticism and allegations of extrajudicial executions, the military leadership has not provided detailed information regarding the events that transpired. Following the incident, high-ranking military commanders involved in the operation have been removed from their positions.
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