Rule of Law and Human Rights in Guatemala

Summary

The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the erosion of democracy, judicial independence, and human rights in Guatemala, calling for urgent action to protect civil society.

9 07.04.2022

Other

justice

civil law

human rights

public administration

international relations

Key points

The systematic dismantling of the rule of law following the termination of international anti-corruption mandates.
Widespread harassment, smear campaigns, and criminal proceedings against independent judges and prosecutors.
Concerns regarding the constitutional requirements for exercising judicial functions.
The introduction of restrictive legislation aimed at limiting the activities and supervision of non-governmental organizations.

Speeches

15 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Stanislav POLČÁK

Stanislav POLČÁK

PPE

1:08 min

15.2. The situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS

María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS

Renew

1:19 min

15.2. The situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala The situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala

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