The head of a local branch of Guatemala's Special Prosecutor's Office against Impunity (FECI) was arrested on Wednesday over allegations of abuse of authority and other charges, authorities said.
The arrest comes days after a string of resignations and arrests of other anti-corruption officials amid a brewing political crisis.
Lilian Virgina Laparra Rivas, head of the FECI in Quetzaltenango, was arrested for "the possible commission of the crimes of false testimony, abuse of authority and usurpation of functions," according to Juan Luis Pantaleon, spokesman for the Public Ministry.
