Guatemala Says All 34 Roadblocks Are Cleared
Guatemala reported all 34 fuel-protest roadblocks cleared after a Constitutional Court order, while disputing the six-hour window it was given. The post Guatemala Says All 34 Roadblocks Are Cleared appeared first on The Rio Times .
Thirty-four roadblocks were dismantled following a court order, according to Guatemala's government. The Constitutional Court issued the directive for the clearance, which the government acknowledged complying with, though it took issue with the six-hour timeframe given to complete the task. The roadblocks, set up by fuel-price protesters, had interrupted circulation at various points across the country.
All 34 roadblocks were reported restored following the court order, with the government reinforcing surveillance to prevent further demonstrations. However, the exact duration of the restoration period has not been independently confirmed by The Rio Times. Guatemala's economy is heavily reliant on road transportation for its exports of coffee, sugar, bananas, and cardamom, making blockades particularly damaging.
Despite the clearance, fuel prices remain high and are largely beyond Guatemala's control, leaving the government to respond with increased policing measures against potential future protests.
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