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Former Guatemalan President Released From Prison After 8 Years; Can't Leave Country

A Bunk Bed With Striped Linen Behind Bars (Credit: RDNE Stock project/Pexels.com)

Former Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina has been released from prison after eight years, but he can't leave the country as he needs to check in with the prosecutors every month, his lawyer has said.

César Calderón, Molina's lawyer, said the former president - who was convicted of fraud and conspiracy - was released Wednesday night after he posted a bond of $1.3 million. However, he won't be able to leave Guatemala.

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