Five men lynched in Guatemala after allegations of theft after quake
Summary
Five men in Guatemala were lynched by a rural community after being accused of robbing homes damaged by an earthquake. The government is providing aid to affected areas, including the one where the lynching occurred.Key Facts
- Five men were lynched by community members in Guatemala after being accused of robbery.
- The incident happened after an earthquake that damaged homes, causing many people to sleep elsewhere.
- The lynching took place in Santa Maria de Jesus, the area most affected by the earthquake.
- Santa Maria de Jesus is home to an Indigenous Mayan community and experienced power outages and blocked roads due to landslides.
- At least seven people died in Guatemala from the earthquake, which was up to 5.7 in magnitude.
- Police tried to intervene during the lynching but were blocked by residents.
- Vigilante violence is a common issue in Guatemala, with many incidents occurring between 2008 and 2020.
- The government, along with the United Nations, is sending humanitarian aid to the affected areas, including solar lamps, blankets, and kitchen supplies.
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