Guatemala’s new attorney general vows to dismantle predecessor’s ‘repressive’ legacy
Summary
Gabriel García Luna began his work as Guatemala’s new attorney general in May 2026 and has promised to change the previous administration's approach, which was criticized for stopping anti-corruption efforts and targeting justice workers and journalists. He is reviewing cases from the past and starting to remove people linked to the previous attorney general, Consuelo Porras, who faced accusations but denied wrongdoing.Key Facts
- Gabriel García Luna started as Guatemala’s attorney general in May 2026.
- He aims to reverse policies from the prior administration, led by Consuelo Porras.
- Porras’ time in office included alleged repression of corruption investigations and persecution of officials and journalists.
- The previous administration tried to block President Bernardo Arévalo’s inauguration by claiming fraud, but no proof was found.
- García Luna is removing officials loyal to Porras and reviewing cases where people were wrongly criminalized.
- Between 800 and 1,000 employees were dismissed during Porras’ eight years as attorney general.
- There are several complaints against Porras, including accusations of human trafficking related to irregular adoptions.
- The new attorney general has international backing, including support from the U.S. government.
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