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The Guatemalan restaurant serving free food amid coronavirus crisis

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Guatemala City, Apr 15 (EFE).- Just a few steps from the Guatemalan presidential palace and the seat of government in Guatemala City stands a long line of people waiting to get free food from a local restaurant.Rayuela restaurant, located in the heart of the historic center of the capital, has begun its charity mission although it was going "bankrupt" due to the economic difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurant owner Byron Vásquez told EFE.(Camera: ESTEBAN BIBA).FOOTAGE SHOWS RAYUELA RESTUARANT WORKERS DISTRIBUTING FREE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA.

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