VOICED : Miles reclaman en Guatemala renuncia de presidente

VOICED : Miles reclaman en Guatemala renuncia de presidente

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Jimmy Morales' profession before becoming president?

A lawyer

A teacher

A doctor

A comedian

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did President Morales attempt to expel from Guatemala?

Iván Velásquez

A Colombian journalist

A foreign diplomat

A UN peacekeeper

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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