The defense minister had led an anticorruption task force in Guatemala for several years. The authorities also announced arrest warrants against former investigators for the group.
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Alejandro Giammattei, a Conservative, Wins Guatemala’s Presidency
The former prisons director got nearly three-fifths of the vote, but few voters expect relief from poverty and graft.
The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means
President Trump says the deal will take effect soon. But there are still major obstacles to clear — and uncertainty about its potential effectiveness.
Trump Threatens Guatemala With Tariffs Over Migrants
Trump said he would punish Guatemala for failing to sign a deal intended to reduce the flow of migrants to the U.S.
Guatemala’s Presidential Election May Be a Blow to Anti-Corruption Effort
The race will head to a runoff in August as a former first lady and a former prisons director vie for the presidency. Neither candidate has made fighting corruption a priority.
Guatemala’s Anti-Corruption Fight Inspired Latin America. It May be Shut Down.
A panel of United Nations-backed investigators charged around 700 people. Other countries wanted their own anti-graft groups, but a coming election may spell its end.
Vote Could Free More Than 30 Men Accused of War Crimes in Guatemala
A bill scheduled for a vote in Congress on Wednesday would free more than 30 military officials and halt investigations into thousands of cases.
Guatemala’s Experiment in Fighting Corruption Is Under Attack
An international panel brought charges against business leaders and politicians. Now it has focused on President Jimmy Morales. He wants to shut it down.