How a TV Star Triggered a Slow Motion Constitutional Crisis
How a TV Star Triggered a Slow Motion Constitutional Crisis
A tale of two presidents threatening Guatemala’s efforts to curb corruption and migration.
The story may sound familiar.
A television star supported by evangelical Christians becomes president. His family is accused of taking advantage of his position for profit. An investigation explores alleged illicit activities that occurred during his presidential campaign. A smear campaign initiated by the president takes aims to discreditand ultimately remove his investigator. A strategy of distraction takes aim at journalists and judges. There are even accusations of Russian inference. Meanwhile, the country teeters dangerously close to constitutional crisis.
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