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Protests are underway in Guatemala City, Asunción, and Mixco, involving nurses concerned about public health shortages, bus drivers demanding fuel subsidies, and peasants protesting land confiscation accelerated by new laws.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 14

The latest in this situation

  1. Protests affected the country's stability in Villa Nueva, Guatemala.
  2. Congress approved a law capping fuel prices in Guatemala.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jul 20. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Protests are underway in Guatemala City, Asunción, and Mixco, involving nurses concerned about public health shortages, bus drivers demanding fuel subsidies, and peasants protesting land confiscation accelerated by new laws.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Guatemala CityAsunciónMixcoHonduras

How it developed

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  1. Protests erupted in Guatemala City over high fuel costs, following Congress's failure to pass tax relief and originating from Totonicapán.Sub-event
  2. Protests in Guatemala City, Asunción, and Mixco over shortages, fuel prices, and land laws.1 source

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Coverage

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  • wsws.orgWorkers Struggles: The Americas