Guatemala’s Attorney General has removed seven prosecutors from their positions, including regional prosecutor Cinthia Monterroso. The dismissals target officials who served under the previous Attorney General, Consuelo Porras. This action represents a significant shift within the Guatemalan legal system following a change in leadership. The move is being interpreted as an effort to distance the current administration from the policies and personnel of its predecessor. Details regarding the specific reasons for the dismissals have not been fully disclosed, but the Attorney General’s office confirmed the changes. The removed officials held various positions within the prosecutor’s office during Porras’s tenure. This development raises questions about the future direction of prosecutorial priorities in Guatemala.
