Retired military officers storm Guatemalan Congress, set fire to vehicles
A protest-turned-riot by hundreds of retired military officers left at least 10 security officials and four journalists injured, besides other damages. The violence and illegal seizure of the parliament received condemnation by legislators of all political spectrum
Protestors demand resignation of Guatemalan President Giammattei and other stories
Today we look at anti-government protests in Guatemala, the strike against contract labour by Rio Tinto workers in Canada, and more
Guatemalans take to streets demanding President Giammattei’s resignation
Since July 29, thousands of Guatemalans have been mobilizing in different parts of the country in rejection of the involvement of the government officials in corruption scandals and the mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic
Protesters demand president Alejandro Giammattei’s resignation in Guatemala
Guatemalans are not only demanding the president Alejandro Giammattei and his cabinet’s resignation, but also the establishment of a Plurinational state
There is no quick solution to the Guatemalan crisis
Why were hundreds of thousands of Guatemalans on the streets over the past weeks? What is the pact of the corrupt in the country? We take a look
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