Speeches and Statements

Statement by the U.S. Embassy Regarding Violent Demonstrations in Guatemala City

Guatemala, July 24, 2003

The violent demonstrations in the City of Guatemala today constitute an affront to democracy and a dangerous mockery of the right of protest and freedom of assembly. It is difficult to believe these protests were not centrally planned and organized. FRG party leaders have an unavoidable responsibility to see that these disruptions of public order cease immediately, before there is further loss of life, injury and damage to the prospects of free and fair elections.---

• 08/01/03 Foreign Press Center Briefing: U.S. Foreign Policy
• 07/25/03 U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing: Update on Situation at U.S. Embassy, Guatemalan Supreme Court Decision, Local Demonstrations
• 07/24/03 Statement by Richard Boucher, Spokesman, U.S. Department of State
• 05/27/03 U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing: Presidential Electoral Process