Government expands fuel subsidy after 48 Cantons press Arévalo for broader relief
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- Guatemala’s government expanded its temporary fuel subsidy after representatives of the 48 Cantons raised the demand during a meeting with President Bernardo Arévalo.
- The proposed prices are Q39 for diesel and regular gasoline and Q41 for premium gasoline.
The warning from Guatemala’s 48 Cantons was fulfilled: temporary support for diesel alone would not be enough. During a meeting with President Bernardo Arévalo, representatives repeated their demand for broader fuel relief.
The pressure changed the initiative Arévalo had presented the previous Monday. After the meeting, the government expanded the subsidy proposal.
Under the revised plan, diesel and regular gasoline would cost Q39, while premium gasoline would cost Q41.
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Originally published by La Hora in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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