[Guatemala] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Health workers in Guatemala's Quiche department conducted an eight-hour road blockade on March 31, 2025, demanding salary increases as part of a nationwide protest coordinated by hospital and health worker unions. The demonstration was resolved through negotiations with authorities.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The brief nature of the blockade and its resolution through dialogue suggest minimal immediate disruption to regional logistics flows.

Watch points

• Monitor for additional health worker strikes across Guatemala that could affect broader transportation networks
• Track whether salary negotiations produce satisfactory outcomes or lead to sustained labor actions