Guatemalan deputy minister detained amid power struggle with president over public prosecutor, sparking outrage and resistance.

Guatemalan police arrested a deputy minister who organized protests against a prominent public prosecutor amidst a power struggle with President Bernardo Arevalo. The President criticized the arrest, calling it an assault on the resistance movement against political-corruption networks within the public prosecutor’s office. The detained deputy minister played a key role in the 2023 protests aimed at preventing election fraud and upholding the people’s democratic rights. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions in Guatemala and the challenges faced by those advocating for transparency and accountability in government institutions. Stay updated for more developments on this story.

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