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February 2, 2024
Brussels, Feb 2 (EFE).- The European Union on Friday sanctioned Guatemala’s Attorney General, Consuelo Porras, three of her subordinates and a judge for their attempts to prevent the inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo, who took office on Jan. 14.
A statement from the European Council said the sanctions were imposed to “hold accountable those obstructing a democratic transition following the 2023 general elections, which resulted in a clear victory of President Bernardo Arévalo, as attested by the EU Election Observation Mission to Guatemala”
The sanctions include the head of the Special Prosecutor’s Office against Impunity (FECI), José Rafael Curruchiche; FECI prosecutor Leonor Morales; the Secretary General of the Public Ministry, Ángel Pineda; and Judge Fredy Orellana.
The statement said that “those targeted are responsible for undermining democracy, the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala.”
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