The crowds in front of the Presidential Palace on the 27th August 2015 calling on the President to resign. Photograph by Sandra Sebastián from Plaza Pública The latest presidential elections will be taking place this weekend barring any sudden intervention… Read More ›
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In Guatemala, New Crisis Unfolds in the Shadow of Past Crimes
The following, from Sophie Beaudoin, is taken from the International Justice Monitor website. Protests in Guatemala against the current government’s alleged links to a corruption scandal gathered steam this weekend, with protesters calling for the lifting of President Otto Pérez… Read More ›
Corruption and impunity – Guatemalans are angry
“A massive tax fraud scheme exposed in Guatemala this April might once have been viewed as business as usual in a country that has struggled with corruption at the highest levels for decades. Instead, Guatemalans got angry.” Events in Guatemala… Read More ›
Popular Protests Challenge Corruption and the Political Establishment
More good commentary regarding the demonstrations that have taken place in Guatemala over the corruption scandal that has led to the resignation of the Vice-president. Jeff Abbott reflects from the demonstrations that took place on the 16th of May (#RenunciaYaFase2)… Read More ›
Corruption scandal sparks nationwide protests
By Richard Arghiris More than 40,000 protesters swept through the streets of Guatemala City yesterday, Saturday 16 May 2015, to vent fury over the nation’s unfolding corruption scandal, which is set to become the country’s most severe political crisis since… Read More ›
Guatemala Solidarity Network 