The Municipal Firefighters reported an unusual discovery this Tuesday, April 21, on 11th Avenue and 26th Street, zone 12, La Reformita neighborhood.
A call alerted the lifeguards, who verified that they were possible human remains wrapped in sheets.
The discovery occurred on a public road and the corresponding authorities are at the scene to carry out legal proceedings and determine if they are deceased.
Amílcar Montejo, road spokesman for the Municipal Traffic Police, indicated that there were possibly two bodies.
He added that the Public Ministry has been notified of the discovery.
He added that there is a reduction in lanes in the sector, as it is considered a crime scene.
On Monday, April 20, the body of a woman covered in sheets was located in the Betania neighborhood, zone 7 of the capital.
According to the fire department report, the victim had signs of violence.
Macabre discovery inside a bag on public roads on 11th Avenue and 26th Street, Zone 12, at the moment it does not affect traffic and the Public Ministry is expected to take action
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— MT Police Guatemala City (@PMTMuniGuate) April 21, 2026
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