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January 18, 2024

Citing "Significant Corruption," U.S. Bars Ex-Guatemalan President Giammattei from Entering Country
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The U.S. State Department has barred former Guatemalan President
Alejandro Giammattei from entering the country over his involvement in
"significant corruption." The decision was announced just days after
Giammattei left office. Early on Monday, Guatemala's new president,
Bernardo Arévalo, was sworn in despite monthslong efforts by Guatemala's
attorney general, lawmakers and the elite ruling class to prevent his
presidency. Arévalo was elected in August after running on an
anti-corruption platform.


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