The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.
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Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk
Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.
U.S. Moves to Bar Alejandro Giammattei, Ex-Guatemalan Leader
The decision against Alejandro Giammattei, who is accused of accepting bribes, signaled U.S. support for a new anticorruption drive in Guatemala.
New Leader Takes Over in Guatemala, Raising Hopes for Fragile Democracy
Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, had to fight to make it to Sunday’s inauguration. His challenges are just beginning.
Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?
Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.
Will Guatemala’s President-Elect, Bernardo Arévalo, Actually Take Office?
Bernardo Arévalo, the most progressive leader to get this far in decades, faces a barrage of legal attacks aimed at preventing an orderly transfer of power.
Arévalo Wins Election in Guatemala
The landslide victory by the candidate of an upstart party signals an uncertain new chapter in Central America’s largest country.
Guatemala’s Anti Corruption Crusader is on Cusp of Presidency
Can an intellectual on an anti-graft crusade win the presidency in a nation sliding toward authoritarianism? Guatemala is about to find out.
Arevalo Upends Guatemalan Presidential Election, Advancing to a Runoff
Bernardo Arévalo, a professorial lawmaker, stunned Guatemala’s establishment by advancing to a second round against Sandra Torres, a former first lady.
Arevalo Upends Guatemalan Presidential Election, Advancing to a Runoff
Bernardo Arévalo, a professorial lawmaker, stunned the country’s establishment by advancing to a second round against Sandra Torres, a former first lady.