Business cameras are pronounced against blockages and call the authorities to dialogue with protesters

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March 19, 2025March 19, 2025By Mario Vásquez
Business cameras are pronounced against blockages and call the authorities to dialogue with protesters

From early on this Tuesday, March 18, Different points of the country are kept blocked by dissatisfied conductors with the obligation of the insurance for all types of vehicles. These de facto measures are rejected by business chambers, because They affect the free locomotion of people and private transport.

In a statement, the Guatemalan Chamber of Industry (CIG) points out that road mobility is complicated due to the lack of maintenance in the road network and infrastructure, and that blockages aggravate the situation. In addition, he warns that these actions They hinder the transfer of raw materials and goods, which generates an increase in the cost of the products of the basic basket and prevents people from mobilizing towards their work or health services in search of medical care.

The Guatemalan Chamber of Commerce (Amcham Guatemala) also rejects these measures. While respecting the right to manifest, urge to be exercised peacefully and without hindering the passage of people and private vehicles.

The Guatemala International Transport Users Council (Cutriguea) also spoke against blocking the passage in streets and avenues of the capital city, as well as on roads in the country.

“Blocks are strongly rejected and any action or measure in fact that violates and harms constitutional rights, such as freedom of locomotion, health, freedom of industry, commerce, work and free traffic of goods, ”says the statement of Cutriguea.

For its part, the Guatemalan Association of Exporters (AGEXPORT) reiterates its concern for the Impact that these actions have on the competitiveness of the country.

“In an already challenging environment for high costs and limited infrastructure, blockages only aggravate the conditions for trade, investment and economic development,” says the Agexport statement.

Business sectors call on the authorities so that Dialogue with the protesters, so that the blockages are lifted, and the circulation of goods is allowed and the economic losses that affect trade are avoided.

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