VOICED : Protestas marcan festejos de independencia en Guatemala

Guatemala's 196th Independence Day was marked by anticorruption protests demanding the resignation of President Jimmy Morales and other officials. The protests were fueled by controversial reforms to the Penal Code, which aimed to shield politicians from legal action. These reforms, which included making certain crimes bailable, were withdrawn after public backlash. In response to potential unrest, the traditional student parade was canceled.

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