Guatemala

Guatemala: Comedian Jimmy Morales is elected president

October 26, 2015 By Emile Schepers

What this means politically is very much up in the air, but one thing that is certain is that Guatemala's political nightmares are not over.

Guatemalan president arrested, trouble looms as election goes to runoff

September 8, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Otto Perez Molina resigned and was arrested on charges of corruption and accepting bribes; the elections that followed sent a confused message.

Guatemalan president accused of massive corruption by UN agency, prosecutor

August 24, 2015 By Emile Schepers

The Sept. 6 elections cannot be seen as legitimate because of the multiple scandals concerning violations of campaign laws and the constitution.

Fears mount in Guatemala as elections approach

August 3, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Voters will elect a new president to succeed Otto Perez Molina of the Patriotic Party, who is not allowed a second term.

Corruption scandals roil Guatemala and Honduras

May 26, 2015 By Emile Schepers

Massive corruption scandals in two key allies of the U.S. in Central America are producing large demonstrations calling for the resignations of their presidents.