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Guatemala’s new attorney general vows to dismantle predecessor’s 'repressive' legacy

Gabriel García Luna, Guatemala’s new attorney general, pledges to dismantle his predecessor Consuelo Porras’ administration, which he calls “repressive and vengeful.”

The Independent UK · Jul 1

How a UN Corruption Crusade Led To Guatemala's Arrest Order Against Colombia's Attorney General

Guatemala's Public Prosecutor announced arrest warrants for Colombia's Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, and ex-Defense Minister, Iván Velásquez. Here's how scenes unfolded

Latin Times · Jun 15, 2025

UN expert says Guatemalan prosecutor's office using criminal law to pursue opponents

A United Nations expert has warned at the conclusion of her two-week visit that Guatemala’s prosecutor’s office is increasingly using criminal law against former prosecutors, judges, defense attorneys, journalists and others

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Guatemala President Seeks Constitutional Backing To Fire Top Prosecutor

Consuelo Porras, listed as corrupt and undemocratic by the US Justice Department, was appointed by Arevalo's predecessor and led efforts to have the newcomer's election victory overturned.

Latin Times · Apr 9, 2024

Guatemalan President Urge Citizens To Unite Against Entrenched Powers

"There are ministries where you just have to open a drawer and (the corruption) jumps out at your face, because the arrogance about the impunity was such that they didn't even try to hide it," Guatemalan President said.

Latin Times · Feb 2, 2024

Bernardo Arévalo faces obstacles as Guatemala's new president to deliver on promised change

Bernardo Arévalo has been sworn in as Guatemala’s new president

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024

Guatamala president survives "coup" plot

Conservative legislators stonewalled efforts to select new congressional leadership

Salon · Jan 15, 2024

Arévalo sworn in as Guatemala's president despite efforts to derail his inauguration

Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as Guatemala's president on Monday minutes after midnight despite months of efforts to derail his inauguration and rising tensions right up until the transfer of power.

WEKU · Jan 15, 2024

Guatemala's Arevalo To Take Office Despite Efforts To Block Him

Bernardo Arevalo is due to be sworn in on Sunday as Guatemala's president after warding off months of judicial machinations to block him from office after his vow to clamp down on deep-rooted corruption.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024

Presidency Beckons For Guatemala's Arevalo Despite Judicial Onslaught

Bernardo Arevalo has survived months of judicial machinations to stop his inauguration Sunday as Guatemala's new president -- the target, according to himself and observers, of a corrupt elite desperate to cling to power.

International Business Times · Jan 12, 2024