Guatemalan police detain deputy minister amid power struggle with president, sparking outrage and accusations of political interference.

Guatemalan police arrested a deputy minister who had been leading protests against a key public prosecutor in a power struggle with President Bernardo Arevalo. The arrest has been denounced by Arevalo, who described it as an attack on the resistance movement that has been fighting against political-criminal networks within the public prosecutor’s office to prevent election fraud and uphold the popular will. The deputy minister’s detention comes amid ongoing tensions in Guatemala in 2023. Stay updated with the latest news on political developments in Guatemala.

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