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Handcuffed José Zamora (centre) is escorted by police officers to a court hearing in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Photo: 14 June 2023

Leading Guatemalan journalist José Zamora sentenced

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

Latin America & Caribbean

Students and members of LGBTIQ groups demonstrate in front of the congress in Guatemala City, Guatemala, 15 March 2022.

Guatemala Congress shelves same-sex marriage ban

The law would also have increased the length of prison sentences for women seeking abortion.

Latin America & Caribbean