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Significance
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 investigating authorities. Regardless of the outcome, the high-profile spats undermine Giammattei’s pledges to crack down on corruption.
Impacts
Any changes to US aid as a result of the judicial crisis are unlikely until after US elections in November.
Foreign companies operating in Guatemala will become increasingly concerned about political interference in the judiciary.
Foreign governments, distracted by the pandemic, may put less pressure on Guatemala than they would have otherwise.
Keywords:
Guatemala,
LA/C,
international relations,
politics,
social,
corruption,
crime,
government,
judicial,
opposition,
party
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