Guatemala road blockades erupt over rising fuel prices

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Guatemala is experiencing widespread road blockades and traffic chaos as transport workers and Indigenous activists protest rising fuel prices. Demonstrations have targeted multiple key locations, including the capital city, the Periférico, and various national routes, disrupting supply chains and economic activity.

The protests follow the Guatemalan Congress's approval of a 1.5 billion quetzal (approximately $324 million USD) subsidy intended to cap diesel and gasoline prices. However, activists and transport workers argue the measure is insufficient to address the erosion of purchasing power and the country's dependence on fuel imports.

In response to the disruption, the Constitutional Court has ordered the immediate clearing of blockades within six hours, warning that failure to comply could lead to the dismissal of the Minister of the Interior. The Executive branch has announced a joint operation between the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense to restore mobility and ensure the free movement of goods and citizens.

Entities

Bernardo Arévalo · Cacif · Congreso de la República de Guatemala · Congress · Congress of the Republic of Guatemala · Constitutional Court of Guatemala · Corte de Constitucionalidad · Guatemala · Guatemala City · Marco Antonio Villeda · Municipal Transit Police · National Palace

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[● 5 SOURCES] Protesters are blocking roads to reject rising fuel prices. www.centroamerica360.com · orinocotribune.com · lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense announced a joint operation to clear road blockades. www.prensalibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Failure to clear blockades could result in the dismissal of the Minister of the Interior. lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Constitutional Court ordered the removal of road blockades within six hours. lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] At least nine different locations in Guatemala are experiencing complete vehicular blockades.
[DISPUTED] The Guatemalan Congress approved a 1.5 billion quetzal subsidy to mitigate fuel price increases. orinocotribune.com · lahora.gt