New road blockades reported across Guatemala on Monday, September 7, 2026
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- Protesters reportedly blocked several roads in Guatemala on September 7 over continued increases in fuel prices.
- Transport groups and other organizations have extended mobilizations that began on August 31.
New road blockades were reported in several parts of Guatemala on Monday, September 7, as protesters demanded solutions to the continued rise in fuel prices.
The mobilizations began on August 31 and have continued during the week. Transport groups and representatives of other organizations have taken part in the protests.
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