It has been an ongoing role, Morales said, that increases the "confidence that the people feel for their army." Meanwhile, Mansilla told reporters that "we want" the army once again to conduct parades on public streets, commenting after participating in the commemorative acts for the 145th anniversary of the Revolution of 1871 and Army Day. The president said in a speech at the commemorative acts surrounding Army Day that "the army has been an exemplary institution contributing its abilities for the benefit of the public." However, the controversy the planned parade generated forced the government to backtrack to guarantee public calm and "coexistence." Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales on Sunday emphasized the "exemplary" work done by the army and Defense Minister William Mansilla confirmed that the administration wants the troops to once again parade through the streets of this capital after being forbidden to do so for almost a decade.

Source: Fox News July 03, 2016 22:07 UTC