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The mayor of Antigua Guatemala reported in a video that will take legal actions against people who alter public order in the municipality through blockages, withholdings and illegal shots.
The mayor of Antigua Guatemala reported that he will take legal actions against people who alter public order in the municipality, whether they are illegal blockages or shots. (Free Press Photo: Juan Manuel Asturias)
This April 4, the mayor of Antigua Guatemala, Juan Manuel Asturiashe indicated that will take legal actions after this Friday blocks and illegal take in different parts of the municipality.
In a video published by the mayor on social networks, Asturias states that the blockages were taken to out of motorcycle taxis and politicians. In addition, he points out that among the actions carried out by these people It was preventing the entry and exit of people who were within municipal buildings.
“Given this situation, the Public Ministry has been acting within the framework of its powers, and that a personal exhibition diligence has already been practiced that People, like me and other collaborators, have been held against our will“Asturias points out.
The mayor adds that these behaviors are illegal, and points out that the responsible persons seek “intimidate and intimidate local authorities“
He also states that he has instructed the beginning of legal actions against the participants of these actions. “These facts They threaten our rights and normal institutional functioning“
COMMUNICATED OF THE MUNICIPALITY
In a statement published on April 4, the Municipality of Guatemala said that the recent blockages registered in recent days “They attempted directly against Holy Week“
“These actions not only harm mobility, but also attempt against our tradition. To the very soul of ancient Guatemala already all those who participate with respect and fervoR “, says the writing.
In the brief they affirm that they not only reject these actions, but also call on the authorities to “guarantee order, free movement is respected and the legacy that represents Holy Week“
Important statement
–#Muniantigua #Lentsmaysesanta2025 #Antiguaguatemala pic.twitter.com/zba5h7apgf– Ancient Municipality Guatemala (@muniantiguagt) April 4, 2025
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