Source: BBC
Guatemala: Congress on fire after protesters storm building
22 November 2020
Hundreds of anti-government protesters in Guatemala have vandalised and set fire to parts of the Congress building, before being dispersed by riot police.
The building in Guatemala City was empty at the time of Saturday's attack, which lasted for about 10 minutes.
The fire services put the fire out, but several people were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation.
The protesters are opposed to a budget approved by Congress of the Central American country on Wednesday night.
The opposition says the budget prioritises big infrastructure projects to be handled by companies with government connections and overlooks the social and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
They are also angered by what they describe as major cuts to education and health spending.
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Clouds of smoke shoot out from the Congress building after protesters set a part of it on fire, in Guatemala City, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Hundreds of protesters were protesting in various parts of the country Saturday against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei and members of Congress for the approval of the 2021 budget that reduced funds for education, health and the fight for human rights. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)