Superior gasoline prices cited by protesters rose from Q30 to Q40.95 per gallon (about US$3.94 to US$5.37). As of Tuesday night, five blockades remained closed, including the El Carmen–Talismán crossing to Mexico and the CA-13 near the Mundo Maya airport in Petén.
WHO:Fuel protesters
WHAT:Blockades closed multiple border crossings and roads in Guatemala amid fuel-price protests.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Guatemala
WHY:Protesters are responding to a reported increase in superior gasoline prices from Q30 to Q40.95 per gallon.
