Guatemala minister resigns after maximum security prison escape

GUATEMALA CITY : Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo announced the acceptance of resignations from his governance minister and two deputies following a major jailbreak. Governance Minister Francisco Jimenez stepped down alongside anti-narcotics and border security deputy Claudia Palencia and security deputy Jose Portillo. The resignations come after authorities confirmed the August escape of 20 prisoners from a maximum security facility. All escaped prisoners are alleged members of the notorious Barrio 18 gang. Investigators believe the inmates received assistance from individuals dressed in police uniforms during their escape. – Reuters