Students at a school in Guatemala were forced to take cover underneath their desks after gunfire erupted during the reactivation of a historical territorial conflict between the municipalities of Ixchiguán and Tajumulco in the department of San Marcos.
The incident highlights the persistent violence tied to the long-standing land dispute in the region, which directly threatens civilian safety, including the lives of students and school staff during educational activities.
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