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Guatemala bars UN anti-corruption investigator from re-entering country

Guatemala bars UN anti-corruption investigator from re-entering country

Sep 06, 2018, at 09:13 am

New York, Sept 6 (IBNS): Guatemalan authorities informed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday that they have barred Commissioner Ivan Velasquez, of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), from re-entering the country.

At UN, Guatemalan President pledges government’s full commitment to fight against corruption

At UN, Guatemalan President pledges government’s full commitment to fight against corruption

Sep 20, 2017, at 04:26 pm

New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, pledged the firmest intention to strengthen and support the International Commission against Impunity of Guatemala (CICIG), while stressing that no institution should interfere in the country’s administration of justice. The agreement between the UN and Guatemala that established the CICIG was the first of its kind in the world, he said. It was vital that it was complied with faithfully. Having started its work in 2007, its mandate had been extended five times, demonstrating a firm commitment to strengthen and support its work, he explained.

Guterres 'shocked' by Guatemala's decision to expel UN anti-corruption official

Guterres 'shocked' by Guatemala's decision to expel UN anti-corruption official

Aug 28, 2017, at 09:49 am

New York, Aug 28(Just Earth News): Secretary-General António Guterres is shocked to learn that the President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, has issued a statement declaring 'persona non grata' the head of a United Nations-backed independent anti-corruption commission, according to the UN Spokesman.

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