Presidential Elections in Guatemala: What is the Future of Freedom of Expression?

NewsOn June 16, Guatemalans will go to the polls to elect their new president. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Asociación de Periodistas de Guatemala (APG) express their concern regarding the hostile climate faced by the country’s press, and ask the next head of State to truly take responsibility for the protection of journalists, given that outgoing President Jimmy Morales will leave a disastrous balance with regard to freedom of the press. On Sunday, June 16, the Guatemalan citizenry will participate in general elections to elect their next president and Members of Congress of the Republic…

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