Latest news in Guatemala? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Key developments in Guatemala around September 12, 2026:
- National Police Clear Roadblocks Over Fuel Protests: Guatemalan National Civil Police acted to clear major roadways that had been blocked by demonstrators protesting rising fuel prices and transportation costs. Traffic flow was restored across several critical corridors.
- Independence Day Preparations (September 15): The country is entering its central weekend of national festivities and civic parades ahead of the 205th anniversary of Central American independence, with security and municipal services mobilized nationwide.
- Ongoing Legal Battles in Historic Human Rights Cases: High-Risk courts in Guatemala continue proceedings regarding transitional justice, notably around the “Diario Militar” cases, navigating procedural delays and prosecutor appointments ahead of scheduled mid-September hearings.
- Volcanic Monitoring and Emergency Response: Disaster agency CONRED and volcanology institutes maintain monitoring protocols around active volcanic zones (notably Fuego and Santiaguito), managing localized ashfall advisories and infrastructure protections following elevated activity earlier in the season. Asharq Al-Awsat