September 14 torches are replaced by traffic and water balloons: the Obelisk is left out and there will be five lighting points.

The traditional September 14 torch run in Guatemala City will undergo significant logistical changes this year. Authorities have announced that the Obelisco, a historic landmark typically central to the festivities, will be excluded from the route. Instead, the event will feature five designated lighting points throughout the city.

These modifications are being implemented to address concerns regarding traffic congestion and the distribution of water bags to participants. The adjustments aim to streamline the event's flow while maintaining the tradition of the independence torches.