VOICED : Desmanes en Guatemala en protesta que exigía renuncia de presidente

VOICED : Desmanes en Guatemala en protesta que exigía renuncia de presidente

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In Guatemala, clashes erupted between police and protesters, with a public bus set on fire near the Palacio Nacional. Human Rights Ombudsman Jordán Rodas stated that the arson was not the responsibility of university protesters but was caused by an unknown individual. Rodas also reported armed individuals at the protest and called for police action. A journalist and a worker were assaulted, and five officers were injured. The protest, demanding President Alejandro Giammattei's resignation over corruption and budget opacity, remained peaceful for three hours. Giammattei, in power for 10 months, faces criticism for a budget that neglects urgent issues like poverty and education. He has called for national dialogue and accused attempts to destabilize democracy. The Organization of American States is assessing the situation.

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