Demonstrators burn an effigy representing Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei during a protest demanding his resignation in Guatemala City on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Guatemala suspends budget after protesters torch Congress building
- New spending plan paused to ‘maintain governability of the country and social peace’
- Anger over business-friendly budget and lack of resources for battling coronavirus pandemic prompted demonstrators’ demands for president’s resignation
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Demonstrators burn an effigy representing Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei during a protest demanding his resignation in Guatemala City on Sunday. Photo: AFP