The Guatemalan government says it has restored traffic flow after 34 blockades and is reinforcing security in anticipation of new protests.

The Government of Guatemala announced that it successfully restored traffic across the country after clearing 34 roadblocks that had paralyzed various national routes until the night of Friday, September 11. The clearance was achieved through a joint operation executed by the National Civil Police and the Army.

In response to the disruption and the potential for further civil unrest, authorities have reinforced security measures and surveillance across the nation to monitor and prevent upcoming protests.