We’ve reviewed our advice for Guatemala and now advise reconsider your need to travel to border areas between Guatemala and Chiapas State in Mexico due to organised crime and drug-related violence. We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution overall due to the threat of violent crime. Avoid protests and public gatherings. If you’re in an affected area, you should leave as soon as it’s safe to do so. Monitor local media and follow the advice of local authorities.

We advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in Guatemala overall due to the threat of violent crime.

High levels apply in some areas.