Guatemalan police have apprehended a deputy minister who spearheaded demonstrations against a prominent public prosecutor amid a power tussle with President Bernardo Arevalo, who has criticized the arrest. The detained official is accused of disrupting public order and inciting violence during the protests. President Arevalo condemned the detention, labeling it as an assault on the resistance movement that the Guatemalan people have been engaged in to combat political-criminal networks within the public prosecutor’s office. The president asserted that these networks aim to manipulate elections and subvert the will of the populace. The deputy minister’s arrest has sparked concerns about political interference in Guatemala’s justice system and raised questions about the government’s commitment to upholding democratic principles. The incident comes at a time when the country is grappling with widespread corruption and a deteriorating rule of law. Critics view the arrest as part of a broader crackdown on dissent and opposition voices. The international community has been closely monitoring the situation, with human rights organizations calling for the immediate release of the detained deputy minister. The developments have underscored the fragility of Guatemala’s democratic institutions and the challenges facing the country in its efforts to combat corruption and strengthen the rule of law.