At least seven people were killed and 13 wounded in an armed attack at a funeral in Guatemala on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), in an incident linked to gang-related disputes, government officials said.
Guatemala is plagued by the violent rivalry between the Barrio 18 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gangs, which Interior Minister Francisco Jimenez blamed as the likely cause of the incident.
Armed men stormed a funeral home during the wake of a Barrio 18 member killed on Monday in the capital, Guatemala City, Mr. Jimenez said in a statement.
While the wake was taking place, "rival gang members from Mara Salvatrucha stormed the funeral home and fired at the family and friends" of the deceased, he added.
Guatemala City municipal spokesperson Amilcar Montejo said the gunmen opened fire inside the funeral home, leaving "seven dead and 13 wounded."
