18 Jul 2024 | 03:40 PM UTC
Guatemala: Activists march in Guatemala City, July 18
Activists march to Historic Center in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on July 18. Traffic disruptions likely.
Protesters are marching and causing traffic disruptions in Guatemala City on July 18. Participants are reportedly marching from several locations in the city, including Puente Belice, Calzada Aguilar Batres, and Plaza Obelisco, towards the city's Historic Center. The protesters' demands remain unclear at this time.
Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protests. The protest will likely continue to cause significant traffic disruptions in Guatemala City in the coming hours. Traffic disruptions near La Aurora International Airport (GUA) are possible. Major violence is unlikely; however, isolated skirmishes are possible if police attempt to disperse those who block roads.
Avoid all protests and leave the area at the first sign of violence. Heed the directives of the authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations across Guatemala City July 18.
