The political crisis following the presidential elections in Guatemala continues to worsen. Protesters blocked about 125 roads on Wednesday, causing supply shortages in the Central American country, according to the government. With the roadblocks they protested against the actions of the Public Prosecution Service against newly elected President Bernardo Arévalo.
President Alejandro Giammattei accused his chosen successor of destabilizing the country by calling for protests and dialogue. The roadblocks have led to bottlenecks, price increases and barriers to emergency medical care, Giammattei said in a video message.
Arévalo, who wants to fight corruption, won the presidential elections on August 20 with a clear majority. He accuses his opponents of trying to prevent his swearing-in on January 14 by legal means. The Public Prosecution Service is investigating his center-left party Movimiento Semilla and the Supreme Court. The lists of election results were recently seized from her.
#Ahora | Vecinos en vecinas de la #BETHANIAentonan him no national de #GuatemalaCerrando el décimo día del #ParoNacionaIndefinidoNL #DefensaDeLaDemocracia. If reputation is against voluntary popularity, this is a national matter. pic.twitter.com/wsNNXLzjdv
— Factor 4 (@Factor4_GT) October 12, 2023
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Attorney General Consuelo Porras, a special prosecutor and a judge. The US government, the EU and the United Nations have condemned the researchers’ actions as an attempt to undermine democracy. The Organization of American States (OAS) sent a mediation mission to the country. (saw/sda/dpa)
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