Public school teachers striking since Jan. 20 disrupted travel at the international airport in Guatemala City Feb. 25-26 and shut down the regional airport in Flores serving Tikal National Park. They blocked highways all over the country and caused the closure of many border checkpoints. By Feb. 27 they had withdrawn from the airports but vowed to continue protesting around the country while negotiations with the government were underway. They rejected the latest government offer March 3. Further roadblocks and other disturbances are likely if a settlement isn’t found. Follow local press reports for updates.
