00:00On Thursday, social and community organizations in Guatemala continue to apply pressure on the government to halt the rise in
00:07fuel prices and inflation.
00:09Protests and roadblocks continue in various parts of the country, demanding a real reduction in fuel costs.
00:14In this regard, these groups warn of the impact this will have on public transportation and the prices of goods.
00:20Although Congress approved a maximum price of $5.11 per gallon for diesel and regular gasoline and $41 for premium,
00:31protesters believe the measure does not solve the problem.
00:34In this regard, transportation workers in indigenous communities are proposing a temporary suspension of fuel taxes while social movements remain
00:43on alert amid the rising cost of living.
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