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Katarina Hall

In Guatemala, Protests Have Brought Economic Life to a Halt

Millions of bananas are rotting in containers across Guatemala as the region's largest economy grinds to a halt. Over the past 16 days, protests have left millions of Guatemalans confined to their homes, while the country runs out of food, fuel, and water. 

The nationwide protests seek the resignation of Attorney General Consuelo Porras and other public authorities who are accused of undermining democracy and attempting to prevent President-elect Bernardo Arévalo, who ran on an anti-corruption platform, from taking office in January. 

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