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The move, which follows a series of contentious judicial appointments earlier in the year, has heightened concern over the state’s commitment to addressing corruption. President…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263368
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Guatemala's struggling health service.
Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233359
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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
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The country’s poverty rate stood at 52.4% in 2020 according to the World Bank, a 5-percentage-point increase on the level prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Bank…
GUATEMALA: Migrant strategy will be counterproductive
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES250221
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Right-wing Giammattei has pledged to introduce far-reaching reforms, focused on boosting economic growth and combating high rates of violent crime. However, legislative weaknesses…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249972
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The militarisation of security.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212404
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The victory of Giammattei, of the opposition Vamos grouping, marks a win for conservative forces in Guatemala and a high rejection rate for Torres. However, a high abstention rate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245797
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Attempts by Congress to strip Constitutional Court judges of their immunity from prosecution are widely seen as part of an entrenched struggle between corrupt vested powers and…