By Zoila Palma: Today, road blockades continued across Guatemala as protesters demonstrated against rising fuel prices, disrupting traffic on major highways and sections of Guatemala City.
The demonstrations have affected thousands of commuters and disrupted the movement of essential goods, including food, medicine and fuel., Prensa Libre reports.
Blockades have been reported along several of the country’s main highways, as well as on the Periférico Ring Road near the entrance to the Bethania neighborhood and the Atlantic Highway at key entrances and exits to the capital.
Some blockades, including those in Cuyotenango, Suchitepéquez, and Río Hondo, Zacapa, have lasted more than 24 hours.
Minister of the Interior Marco Antonio Villeda has ordered protesters to clear the roads within 30 minutes, warning that those who refuse could be arrested and brought before the courts.
In addition, Guatemalan officials announced a joint operation involving the National Civil Police and the Army to clear blocked routes, following a Constitutional Court ruling ordering the removal of the blockades.
The business sector has called for immediate action, citing significant economic losses caused by the disruptions.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, road blockades continued across Guatemala as protesters demonstrated against rising fuel prices, disrupting traffic on major highways and sections of Guatemala City. The demonstrations have affected thousands of commuters and disrupted the movement of essential goods, including food, medicine and fuel., Prensa Libre reports. Blockades have been reported along several of
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