Trade Protests

If you are planning on visiting Guatemala in the next few days, please be aware of the growing animosity towards the US over the free trade agreement CAFTA. Again, protests have been planned for this week which may effectively shut down businesses in some areas. In the past, busses and streets have been closed and workers have found themselves stranded for a time.

Visitors should be alert to the atmosphere and take extra caution when venturing out. Be cognizant of current events and be flexible enough to change your itinerary. At this time, I do not see a reason to cancel travel plans.