Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales is playing constitutional hardball with the country’s top court, which in recent months has been the sole obstacle to his attempts to oust CICIG. Now the entire judicial system—and the country’s fragile democracy—is at risk.
Guatemalan rule of law at risk as Morales strikes CICIG again
By Luis E. Barrueto / lebarrueto /
Democracy & Elections
Graft-busters on collision course with Guatemala’s political class
By Luis E. Barrueto / lebarrueto /
As President Morales and the political class join forces to undermine investigators and the judicial processes currently underway, the role of citizens will prove crucial in tilting the balance in favor of justice and the continued fight against impunity.