Guatemala: Anti-corruption activists to protest in Guatemala City June 5

Event

Anti-corruption activists plan to protest in Guatemala City June 5. Participants will gather at Plaza de la Constitucion from 13:00. Participation in the protest is unclear but could be considerable, as the action as the support of various civil society groups. Organizers have encouraged participants to observe COVID-19 social distancing and sanitary protocols

Police will likely deploy to monitor the protest. Though widespread violence is not currently anticipated, clashes between police and protesters are possible if demonstrators block nearby roads or become unruly. The protest is likely to cause localized traffic disruptions in Plaza de la Constitucion from the afternoon of June 5.

Advice

Avoid the protest and leave the area at the first sign of violence. Heed the directives of the authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations in Guatemala City June 5.