VOICED : Miles reclaman en Guatemala renuncia de presidente

Thousands of Guatemalans protested demanding President Jimmy Morales' resignation due to alleged electoral corruption. Morales, a former comedian, rose to power with an anti-corruption campaign. The crisis escalated when Morales attempted to expel Iván Velásquez, head of a UN-backed anti-corruption commission. Despite efforts to remove Morales' immunity for investigation, Congress voted against it, allowing him to avoid prosecution. His term ends in 2020.

What was the main demand of the Guatemalan protesters?

• To increase taxes

• To build more schools

• To improve public transportation

• To resign President Jimmy Morales

What was Jimmy Morales' profession before becoming president?

• A lawyer

• A teacher

• A doctor

• A comedian

Who did President Morales attempt to expel from Guatemala?

• Iván Velásquez

• A Colombian journalist

• A foreign diplomat

• A UN peacekeeper

What was the reason for seeking the removal of Morales' immunity?

• To investigate tax evasion

• To investigate environmental violations

• To investigate campaign finance irregularities

• To investigate human rights abuses

What was the outcome of the congressional vote regarding Morales' immunity?

• They voted to impeach him

• They voted to increase his powers

• They voted to lift his immunity

• They voted against lifting his immunity