Guatemala’s Public Prosecutor’s Office seeks to strip President-Elect Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera of their immunity. This step is crucial for investigating their alleged roles in the University of San Carlos (USAC) takeover. The office filed charges against them and four others, including Semilla Movement members. The accusations against Arévalo and Herrera cover […]
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