Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Guatemala

Despite the enormous challenges ahead, Guatemalan citizens, civil society, and democratic governments can remain cautiously hopeful about Arévalo’s second year in office.

Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, RSF analysed journalist protection programs in the region, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.

Zamora was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment in June 2023 on money laundering charges, which were widely criticized as politically motivated.