6
Apr
2022
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The situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala
Mr President, Commissioner, persecution of human rights defenders, journalists; threats, arrests and harassment of judicial operators ... Since 2019 in Guatemala, the institutions created capable of fighting corruption and impunity have been dismantled: This was pointed out by the High Representative, the UN Human Rights Council at its last session... There is a clear and very worrying trend towards corruption and the erosion of the rule of law and judicial independence in Guatemala. Women at the forefront of the fight against corruption, such as Judge Erika Aifán, have been forced to flee the country; Also Juan Francisco Sandoval, former Special Prosecutor against Impunity, precisely dismissed by the current Attorney General, Consuelo Porras, sanctioned for corruption by the United States - prosecutor who is also running for re-election today. That is why this Parliament could not remain silent: We send a message to the Guatemalan authorities to immediately reverse this drift, not only with promises, but with actions and results.