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Guatemala's president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes
- Guatemala’s president denied any new deal with the United States to conduct anti-drug trafficking strikes on Guatemalan soil.
- Arévalo said any cooperation falls within existing agreements and does not involve new authorization from Congress.
- The president stressed that only the Guatemalan Congress can authorize operations involving soldiers on Guatemalan soil.
- The Pentagon declined to speculate on future operations or discuss security details but noted cooperation with regional partners.
- Guatemala published materials noting pre-existing agreements about joint operations with the United States.
- U.S. agents’ presence in the region and related operations are part of broader regional security cooperation.
- The New York Times reported the existence of an agreement, triggering the official response from Guatemala.
- The reported issue comes amid tensions over sovereignty and security cooperation with the United States.
- AP coverage notes related updates and other stories in Latin America as context for the issue.
- The report mentions maritime interdictions as part of past and current collaboration.
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