Guatemala City, by Yuliza Muñoz -AGN-. The Government of Guatemala has established its commitment to the principles of transparency in the Executive Branch, which respects the separation of powers and ensures that every agency complies with the law in favor of the people.
During a press conference, President Bernardo Arévalo referred to the situation with the Attorney General’s Office and the Attorney General. He explained that the work between the Attorney General’s Office and the Government is necessary to carry out the criminal function before the courts and to build and conduct the cases. However, this law establishes coordination with the president and has not been complied with for reasons beyond the Executive Branch’s control. He clarified that this is not part of a personal conflict.
The president explained that the work with the MP, on behalf of the Government, had been coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior and the National Civil Police. This administration is committed to reporting corruption to the pertinent authorities.
Ahora | El presidente @BArevalodeLeon y la vicepresidenta @KarinHerreraVP brindan conferencia de prensa en el Palacio Nacional de la Cultura.
— AGN (@AGN_noticias) February 26, 2024
📸: @YuliMunozGT#GuatemalaSaleAdelante pic.twitter.com/EEX424LkI6
Regarding anti-corruption issues, the Government will file the corresponding complaints regarding the cases identified so that the Attorney General’s Office can act accordingly.
The National Commission Against Corruption
Authorities continue coordinating actions to create and strengthen the National Commission Against Corruption’s path of work.
President Arévalo was questioned about the reduction of his wages. He mentioned that it is part of a process with the corresponding adjustments so that it could be implemented in May.
Más transparencia y más rendición de cuentas 🔎
— Vicepresidencia de Guatemala (@ViceGuatemala) February 21, 2024
Hoy se realizó la primera reunión de la Comisión Nacional contra la Corrupción para trabajar por la integridad en Guatemala, @KarinHerreraVP y @santipalomov, manifestaron su firme compromiso al combate de la corrupción. pic.twitter.com/zYBzxy2GMJ
