Riots Lead to Police Standoff Due to Population's Electric Power Being Cutoff

March has been a rough month in Malacatan for the town which has had electric power cut off by The monopolized company of Energuat. Ongoing issues regarding with townspeople and the company have scrambled into a huge boycott which has led to riots throughout the city of angry families.

The first week of March 2014 Energuat sent out several employees to cut the power of entire towns which resulted roads being blocked off to prevent traffic from continuing. Once police were sent to clear the way  rocks and stones were thrown at police while they launched teargas at the rioters. Several injuries resulted from the incidents which included children and entire families.

Today March 13 2014 the mayor and Energuat have come to an agreement where a percentage of the ongoing debt will be paid off in an effort to restore electricity. Details will be released later this month.

Prisoners escape in San Marcos Guatemala due to Earthquake destruction

In San Marcos, Guatemala the prison has collapsed due to the earthquake on November 7th 2012 during the morning hours. The message has been broadcasted on television and radio in order to warn the population of the escaped prisoners.

They have been described as being dangerous and possibly armed, the police chief has warned to keep all doors and windows locked and secured to avoid unwanted entrees by the inmates. A helicopter has been dispatched to search for the escapees unaccounted for. Those who did not escape or who have been found are being transfered to the Quetzaltenango jail.