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Guatemala ex-prosecutor Solorzano Foppa assassinated; two arrested

Former Guatemalan prosecutor Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa was shot dead at a sports centre; police arrested two suspects. The motive is unclear, but the killing of a former justice official raises concerns about rule of law and potential retaliation linked to past prosecutions.

Al Jazeeraabout 18 hours agoGTengCredibility 53%View source

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activeJustice49m ago

Guatemala: Ex-Prosecutor Solórzano Foppa Assassinated; Two Suspects Arrested

Former Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was assassinated in Guatemala City. Two suspects have been arrested, and forensic analysis is underway, but the motive remains unclear. This incident represents a violent backlash against anti-corruption efforts and highlights persistent impunity for judicial actors in Guatemala.

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