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Criminalizing Dissent: A Dangerous Threat to Free Speech in Guatemala

The Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) is leading a dangerous effort to criminalize journalists from El Periódico, using criminal law to punish legitimate criticism. While the Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction to revive the case, the real issue is FECI’s attempt to turn journalism into a criminal offense. This contradicts Guatemala’s constitutional protections for free speech and sets a troubling precedent that could lead to widespread self-censorship. When journalists fear prosecution for exposing the truth, democracy is at risk.

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Understanding Guatemala’s Competition Law: What You Need to Know

Guatemala has enacted its first comprehensive Competition Law (Decree 32-2024), establishing rules to regulate market practices and promote fair competition. This guide highlights the key provisions, including prohibited practices, permitted defenses, and the regulatory framework. Learn how these changes impact businesses operating in Guatemala

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Featured in the New York Times: A Surprising Political Turn in Guatemala

I was recently quoted in a New York Times article discussing the unexpected rise of Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala’s political

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The attorney general appointment: new interpretation by the Constitutional Court

Last Friday, we learned that the Constitutional Court (CC) of Guatemala, granted a preliminary injunction (Amparo provisional) (file 833-2022) regarding

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