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ARTICLE · 11 MAY 2020

COVID 19 Legal Guide

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Through Government Decree Number 5-2020, on March 5, 2020, the President of the Republic of Guatemala, alongside his Cabinet, set for a 30-day period, the State of Calamity throughout the national territory ...

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

03.05.20 State of Calamity
Through Government Decree Number 5-2020, on March 5, 2020, the President of the Republic of Guatemala, alongside his Cabinet, set for a 30-day period, the State of Calamity throughout the national territory as a result of the statement by the World Health Organization ("WHO") of the COVID-19 ("COVID-19") pandemic as a public health emergency of international importance. This state of emergency was extended until May 5, 2020, by Government Decree 7-2020 dated March 25, 2020.
03.29.20 Presidential Provisions for the Public Calamity Case
Decreed by the President of the Republic which are in force and among which it was decided to limit the rights of movement during the hours between 4:00 p.m. of one day and 4:00 a.m. of the following day. Furthermore, it was ordered to suspend the work and activities in the different State agencies, as well as in the private sector until April 12, 2020.

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