Guatemala - Harassing journalists is election campaign strategy in Guatemala

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders urges Guatemala's political class to respect the freedom of journalists to work as they see fit. Against a backdrop of extreme political and social tension, President Otto Pérez Molina resigned today on the eve of a hearing on a corruption case in which he is allegedly involved. Journalists have been pressured and harassed by both government officials and candidates in the run-up to general elections on 6 September. Intimidation is being used as a weapon against (...)

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