Saúl Umaña
GuatemalapoliticianMale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Saúl Umaña is the president of the Chamber of Urban and Interurban Transport of Guatemala (Catug). He recently announced plans for a peaceful demonstration in Guatemala City to protest the rising fuel prices, which have significantly impacted operational costs for public transportation. Umaña highlighted the financial strain on transport operators, stating that they may need to increase passenger fares if their requests for a temporary fare adjustment are not addressed by the municipality. The demonstration, involving around 200 buses, aims to bring attention to the critical situation facing urban public transport in Guatemala.
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Saúl Umaña indicated that his guild dismisses actions as they have already been authorized a new fare to operate.
¿Habrá bloqueos o caravanas este lunes 3 de agosto por el precio del combustible?Guatemala· 2026-08-02
Saúl Umaña confirmed that the fare increased to Q7 due to the high price of fuel.
Pasaje en buses urbanos sube a Q7 en la capital y Mixco por alza en el combustibleGuatemala· 2026-07-29
Saúl Umaña, president of the Urban and Interurban Transport Chamber of Guatemala, provided details about the planned demonstration against the rise in fuel prices.
Transportistas de la capital y Mixco anuncian manifestación por alza en combustibles y piden ajuste a la tarifaGuatemala· 2026-07-23