Henry Sáenz

Henry Sáenz

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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of Defense of Guatemala, who recently announced the results of a reconnaissance mission conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Guatemala, aimed at modernizing the Empresa Portuaria Quetzal (EPQ) in Escuintla.

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Henry Saenz is the Minister of Defense of Guatemala who has had meetings with the U.S. government regarding collaboration against drug trafficking.

Arévalo explica qué ayuda buscan de EE. UU. en la lucha contra el narcotráfico
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-01
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of Defense of Guatemala who requested U.S. cooperation to combat drug trafficking as part of a strategy initiated in 2024.

Guatemala entra en el radar de la nueva estrategia antidrogas de Estados Unidos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-30
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General Henry Sáenz is the Minister of National Defense, reaffirming the commitment of the armed forces in the fight against drug trafficking.

Arévalo asciende a grado de generales de Brigada a seis oficiales y destaca papel del Ejército en la lucha contra el narcotráfico
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-30
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Henry Saénz confirmed that Guatemala requested the United States to expand cooperation to combat drug trafficking.

ministro de la Defensa explica apoyo solicitado a Estados Unidos para Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-29
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of National Defense of Guatemala who sent a note to the U.S. Secretary of Defense for cooperation.

Bernardo Arévalo niega que cooperación con EE. UU. incluya llegada de tropas extranjeras
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-29
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Henry Saenz indicated that the narcolaboratory is one of the largest and most sophisticated located so far.

Cómo es el proceso de la droga cerca de paso ciego hacia México
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-28
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of National Defense who explained the discovery of a major cocaine laboratory in Guatemala.

Guatemala desmantela el mayor narcolaboratorio en la frontera con México; incauta arsenal, incluidos fusiles de uso militar
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-27
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Henry Sáenz, the Minister of Defense, indicated that the Army maintains permanent operations to combat drug trafficking and criminal structures.

Fundesa presenta estudio sobre criminalidad y sus efectos en Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-27
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Henry Saenz, the Minister of Defense, provided details about the attack during a press conference.

pobladores afectados por ataque en frontera con Honduras señalan hostigamiento continuo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-27
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Minister of Defense Henry Sáenz confirmed the president's statements regarding the armed incursion in San José Las Lágrimas.

Presidente Bernardo Arévalo llama al Congreso a "no perder el tiempo" y aprobar la ley antilavado
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-27
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Henry Sáenz stated that soldiers have been mobilized to stabilize the area permanently.

Guatemala refuerza su frontera con Honduras tras incursión armada
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-05-27
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of Defense of Guatemala who affirmed the country's commitment to combat narcoterrorism during a conference.

Guatemala se suma a acuerdo para combatir a carteles del narcotráfico en conferencia liderada por EE. UU.
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Henry Sáenz is the Guatemalan Minister of Defense who assured the public of the absence of Mexican cartels in their territory following El Mencho's death.

La muerte del Mencho no frena al CJNG y abre escenarios de tensión en la frontera con Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-25
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Henry Sáenz, the Minister of National Defense, reported on the military deployment along the border with Mexico.

Tres carteles mexicanos disputan control territorial en la frontera con Guatemala, según la DEA
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-24
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of National Defense who discussed the military operations at the Guatemala-Mexico border.

Gobernación y Ejército refuerzan vigilancia por violencia en México tras operativo contra "El Mencho", cabecilla del CJNG
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-23
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Henry Saenz, the Minister of National Defense, highlighted the military's contribution to public security results.

Gobierno lanza el Plan Centinela Metropolitano en la colonia Alameda, zona 18
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-17
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Henry Saenz is the Minister of National Defense accompanying the president.

Bernardo Arévalo da cadena nacional este domingo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-16
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Henry Sáenz stated that the state of siege would not be extended and affirmed its success.

¿Cuándo termina el estado de sitio en Guatemala y qué dice el Gobierno sobre extenderlo?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-15
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Henry Saenz is the Minister of Defense who discussed the results of the state of emergency in an interview.

Defensa descarta ampliar el estado de sitio y anuncia nueva estrategia del Ejército en seguridad
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-09
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of Defense who outlined the areas of action being taken to combat crime.

Gobierno destaca incautaciones de cocaína y un millar de detenidos durante el estado de sitio
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-27
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Henry Sáenz reported that they detected radio signals, demonstrating that inmates had a sophisticated communication network.

Gobierno alerta sobre uso de Internet satelital Starlink dentro de prisiones en Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-27
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Minister of Defense Henry Sáenz was present during the conference discussing the operations against gang violence.

8 días de ataques contra agentes de la PNC, motines, patrullajes y requisas
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-25
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Henry Saenz is the minister of Defense who has assured that the Cuerpo de Ingenieros has the necessary personnel and equipment for the prison construction.

¿Qué capacidades tiene el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejército para construir una cárcel de máxima seguridad (y en cuánto tiempo)?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-23
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Henry Saenz is the Minister of Defense of Guatemala who participated in the meeting with U.S. officials.

Arévalo se reúne con funcionarios de EE. UU. para reafirmar alianza en seguridad, defensa y desarrollo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-22
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Henry Sáenz is the Minister of Defense mentioned alongside President Arévalo.

Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
Diario Co Latino·El SalvadorEl Salvador· 2026-01-19
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Sáenz assured that the army will continue to be on the streets to combat organized crime.

Presidente de Guatemala decreta estado de sitio tras asesinato de ocho policías por pandilleros - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-01-19
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Henry Saenz, the Minister of Defense, assured that the Army fully supports the Ministry of the Interior.

Mingob reconoce que “no hay inteligencia suficiente” tras ataques a PNC por motines en cárceles
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-18
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Henry Sáenz presented the newly created Special Battalion of Strategic Constructions during the signing of the agreement with Usace.

Proyectos viales avanzarán con apoyo de EE. UU. y el Ejército participará en la construcción de obras
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-17
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Henry Sáenz is the minister of Defense in Guatemala who was present at the signing of the agreement.

Las seis rutas prioritarias y un tramo ferroviario que incluye el acuerdo firmado entre Guatemala y EE. UU.
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-16
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Henry Sáenz is the minister of Defense who was involved in the signing of the agreements with the US.

Guatemala y EE. UU. firman convenios para ejecutar seis proyectos viales con inversión de US$110 millones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-01-16
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