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Journalists Who Cover Guatemalan Politics
Karla Arévalo
I am a journalist and correspondent with experience covering news in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. I offer writing, video recording, and fixer services for international media seeking reliable and real-time information from the region. I have worked as a correspondent for various media ...
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Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
Content Writing
+7
Investigative Reporting
Research
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Jobs Completed 13
Job Success Rate 93%
Usually Responds Within an hour
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Guatemalan Giammattei demands nuclear disarmament from the UN and condemns Taiwan's 'exclusion'
Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, speaking at the UN General Assembly, condemned Russia's military intervention in Ukraine and criticized the exclusion of Taiwan from the forum. He called for nuclear disarmament and highlighted Guatemala's commitment to non-proliferation treaties. Giammattei also addressed human trafficking, describing it as a crime against humanity, and reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful presidential transition to Bernardo Arévalo. He criticized international interference in Guatemala's electoral process and emphasized the country's adherence to democratic principles.
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Center-Right
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James Bargent
Based out of the city of Medellin, I have covered Colombia and Latin America for a wide range of media outlets including the Miami Herald, the Independent, the Toronto Star and Sky News. I work predominantly in print, but have also produced videos, photography and multimedia work and have done TV ...
English
Spanish
News Gathering
Feature Stories
Content Writing
+9
Fact Checking
Jobs Completed 3
Usually Responds Within a few months
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Guatemala’s CICIG Takes on Third President With New Corruption Allegations
The International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) has implicated former president and current mayor of Guatemala City, Álvaro Arzú, in a corruption network linked to the prison system. The investigation reveals Arzú's connections with Byron Lima Oliva, a former army officer and influential figure in the prison system, who was murdered in 2016. The CICIG accuses Arzú of using public funds for campaign materials and voter recruitment, facilitated by Lima's prison-based operations. The investigation also highlights the involvement of other high-profile figures, including former interior minister Mauricio López Bonilla, in corrupt practices within the penitentiary system. The CICIG's efforts to combat corruption have previously led to the downfall of ex-President Otto Pérez Molina, though current President Jimmy Morales remains unprosecuted. The case underscores the pervasive corruption within Guatemala's political and governmental systems.
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Center-Left
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Sofia Menchu
Sofia Menchu is a journalist based in Guatemala City.
English
Spanish
Fixing
Journalism
Politics
Natural Disasters
Investigative Reporting
+3
Jobs Completed 2
Usually Responds Within a day
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Reformist Arevalo sworn in as Guatemala president
Bernardo Arevalo was sworn in as Guatemala's president after overcoming legislative challenges and opposition attempts to undermine his authority. His inauguration marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape, with Arevalo promising reforms to address corruption, violence, and economic issues driving migration to the U.S. Despite opposition from established political parties and the attorney-general's office, Arevalo's presidency is seen as a progressive movement in Guatemala.
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Louisa Reynolds
Louisa Reynolds is a freelance journalist and translator based in Guatemala. Although Guatemala is the main focus of her work, she has done reporting trips to Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Panama and Belize. She has done live interviews for CNN, Radio France International, Monocle News Daily,...
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French
Italian
+1
Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Fact Checking
Jobs Completed 5
Usually Responds Within a few hours
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UN Diplomat's Presidential Bid Marred by Allegations of Past Child Trafficking
Edmond Mulet, a Guatemalan and the UN Joint Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, is considering a presidential run in Guatemala with the support of disgraced former president Alfonso Portillo. However, Mulet's past has come under scrutiny due to a report by Plaza Pública that alleges his involvement in a child trafficking scheme in the 1980s. Mulet, then a lawyer and congressional candidate, was part of an adoption ring that expedited the adoption of Guatemalan children to Canadian parents, bypassing legal requirements. Although Mulet claims his actions were legal and he was released from prison due to lack of evidence, the report has raised questions about his suitability for office and the UN's credibility in Latin America. The UN's role in Guatemala has been significant, with its Human Rights Council addressing the country's issues and the CICIG investigating corruption and child trafficking. The article suggests that the UN must address Mulet's past to maintain its credibility.
David Santa Cruz
David Santa Cruz is a journalist based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. On his 18 year as journalist has collaborated with at least 40 media at 25 countries. Includes radio, magazines, newspapers, TV, internet and one news agency. His main language is spanish and can translate to it from english and ...
Spanish
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Feature Stories
Content Writing
+8
Business
Finance
Politics
+16
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Chapina Capitalism
The article discusses the absence of a national competition law in Guatemala, highlighting the influence of economic elites in blocking such legislation. Despite constitutional mandates and international trade agreements requiring competition laws, Guatemala remains the only Central American country without one. The article details the historical and ongoing efforts to establish these laws, the resistance from powerful sectors like the sugar industry, and the potential economic benefits of implementing such regulations. Key figures and organizations involved in the debate are mentioned, with a focus on the political and economic dynamics at play.
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Left
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Rory Sullivan
Rory Sullivan is a freelance journalist and editor based in London. He is recently back from Central America, where he worked for 18 months, covering the region's politics for newspapers and magazines including The Economist, The FT Magazine, The Guardian, Private Eye and The Times. Rory started ...
English
Spanish
Vox Pop
News Gathering
Feature Stories
+6
Politics
Current Affairs
Arts & Books
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Jobs Completed 4
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Can Guatemala’s new president turn the tide on years of corruption?
Bernardo Arévalo's election as Guatemala's president-elect has sparked hope for anti-corruption and democratic renewal in a country plagued by political and institutional challenges. Despite attempts by the entrenched 'pact of the corrupt' to prevent his inauguration, Arévalo's rise is seen as a victory for citizens against systemic corruption. His party, Movimiento Semilla, gained unexpected support from young urban voters, reflecting a broader desire for change. However, Arévalo faces significant challenges, including limited congressional support and ongoing legal threats. The international community, particularly the US, has played a role in supporting democratic processes, but the path ahead remains fraught with obstacles.
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Center-Left
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