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The Guatemalan Air Force sinks several Mexican fishing boats alleged to have breached maritime borders, killing three and sparking international tension.
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Guatemalan Air Force
Air warfare branch of Guatemala's military
The Guatemalan Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the Armed Forces of Guatemala. The FAG is a subordinate to the Guatemalan Military and its commanding officer reports to the Defence Minister.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Mexico–Guatemala conflict
1958-59 armed dispute between Mexico and Guatemala
In an armed conflict between the countries of Mexico and Guatemala, the Guatemalan Air Force fired upon Mexican civilian fishing boats within Guatemalan territory. Hostilities were set in motion during the presidency of Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes on March 2, 1958.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)