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July 28, 2021

U.S. Suspends Cooperation with Guatemala AG After Ousting of Anti-Corruption Prosecutor
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The U.S. government has suspended some of its cooperation with
Guatemala's Attorney General's Office in response to the abrupt ousting
last week of top anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Sandoval, who
fled the country hours after being fired. Thousands of protesters have
taken to the streets, angered by Sandoval's ousting, a worsening
economic crisis and government neglect during the pandemic. They are
calling for the resignation of right-wing President Alejandro
Giammattei. A national strike has been called for Thursday.


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