Guatemala’s Constitutional Court (CC) has issued a provisional ruling in favor of the municipality of Antigua Guatemala, restricting the planned route for a Pride march organized by Orgullo Antigua. The court’s decision mandates that the march not utilize spaces or routes previously denied permission by the municipal authorities. This ruling stems from a legal challenge brought by the municipality concerning the march’s proposed path. Orgullo Antigua had planned the march to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility. The CC’s order temporarily upholds the municipal government’s authority to regulate public demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Further legal proceedings are expected to determine the final outcome of the dispute regarding the march’s route and permissions. The decision highlights ongoing tensions between LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and local authorities regarding public space and demonstration rights.
