21.3 C
New York
June 7, 2025
Americas Guatemala news World news

Guatemala: former president sentenced to 16 years for corruption

Guatemala: former president sentenced to 16 years for corruption

Otto Pérez Molina and his vice-president found guilty seven years after they were forced from office but culture of impunity persists

A Guatemalan court has found a former president and his vice-president guilty on two charges of corruption, in one of the most high-profile corruption cases in the Central American country.

The ruling against former president Otto Pérez Molina and his vice-president, Roxana Baldetti, on charges of illicit association and customs fraud come as a relief amid what is seen as the rollback of anti-corruption efforts. But the two were absolved of charges of illicit enrichment, due to lack of evidence.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Thousands protest against Brazil’s ‘death combo’ of anti-environment bills

TheWorldsNews

Canada won’t compromise values in relations with China, says foreign minister

TheWorldsNews

Nationals accuse Labor of ‘hypocrisy’ over response to scathing APVMA report – as it happened

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This