VOICED : Indígenas cierran caminos en Guatemala para exigir renuncia del presidente

In Guatemala, indigenous groups protested by blocking roads, demanding President Alejandro Giammattei's resignation after a controversial 2021 budget was repealed. The protests, led by the 48 cantons of Totón and Capán, highlighted the exclusion of indigenous communities from government dialogues. Rigoberta Menchú, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, supported these claims.

What was the main reason for the protests against President Alejandro Giammattei?

• His handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

• The approval of the national budget for 2021

• His foreign policy decisions

• The increase in taxes

Which organization was responsible for organizing the protests in the Totón and Capán department?

• The Guatemalan Government

• The United Nations

• The 48 cantons of the Totón and Capán department

• The Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce

What precaution did the protest organizers urge participants to take?

• Bring their own food

• Wear traditional clothing

• Avoid public transportation

• Respect health measures to prevent COVID-19

What was a significant complaint of the indigenous communities regarding the government's actions?

• Increased military presence

• Changes in educational policies

• Exclusion from crisis resolution dialogues

• Lack of financial support

Who led the complaint about the exclusion of indigenous communities from government dialogues?

• The United Nations

• The Guatemalan Congress

• Rigoberta Menchú

• Alejandro Giammattei