GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemala named a new anti-corruption prosecutor Tuesday, two weeks after the previous one was fired and fled the country, citing fears for his safety. His appointment seemed unlikely to quell international criticism or calm street protests against corruption following the departure of former anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Sandoval. “Moreover, he has a history of not being an …
Juan Francisco Sandoval fled early on Saturday after being dismissed in a move that sparked international condemnation. Guatemalan anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Sandoval fled the country early on Saturday, hours after being sacked in a move that sparked international outrage. Attorney General Porras’s firing of anti-corruption champion Juan Francisco Sandoval is an outrageous move. “Attorney General Porras’s firing of anti-corruption …
