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Human Rights and Rule of Law in Guatemala

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the declining human rights situation, increased violence against defenders, and the dismantling of anti-corruption mechanisms in Guatemala.
10 14.03.2019
Other
government
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • A general decline in the rule of law and democratic stability is observed.
  • There is a significant increase in attacks and killings targeting journalists and human rights defenders.
  • The country faces extremely high rates of impunity for various crimes.
  • The Guatemalan government has moved to terminate the mandate of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG).
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Guatemala, notably the case of human rights defenders JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of human rights in Guatemala Situation of human rights in Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guatemala
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