Guatemala Protests Travel Delays | Ethical Fashion Guatemala

Guatemala Protests Travel Delays.

Why

For the most part the country of Guatemala Major Roads have been blocked caused by Ms. Porras, according to the US State Department, “repeatedly obstructed and undermined anti-corruption investigations in Guatemala.”

Ms. Porras attempted to prevent Guatemala’s freshly elected President from taking office. According to Ms. Porras’ fraudulent assertions, the elected President’s Party was improperly registered for the election, and Ms. Porras subsequently had the election votes and records taken by police in an attempt to prevent the incumbent from entering office in January.

Guatemala protests travel disruptions.
Guatemala Protests Travel Delays and Other Issues for Visitors Trying to Reach Antigua, Lake Atitlan, and Xela

Roads are impeding passage into Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Xela, and other Guatemalan cities.
Roads are closed, and shuttle services are few, operating largely at night between major tourist locations.

ATMs frequently run out of money, banks operate on very limited hours, major grocery chains are out of food, and local markets are open with limited options.

The protests are peaceful, and travelers should not be concerned. The biggest concern is getting from Guatemala City to ultimate destinations, and in some circumstances, people attempting to exit Guatemala have the same problem.

Originally published at https://ethicalfashionguatemala.com on October 21, 2023.