Institution with autonomous functions, promotes criminal prosecution, investigates crimes of public action, acting and ensuring compliance with the law.
of a Non-Governmental Organization, as part of an ongoing transnational investigation involving actions that may be related to violations and abuses against Guatemalan children.
@JennieSTaer
A true democracy, without violence, guarantees freedom and justice. It is important to promote respect and dialogue in democratic processes, as well as unwavering respect for the law. Solidarity with Mr. Donald Trump. May God accompany and bless him always.
@realDonaldTrump
Ladies and gentlemen of Guatemala, today I wish to convey a clear and resolute message regarding the wrongful, malicious, and antidemocratic actions perpetrated by President Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera.
The Public Ministry is an autonomous institution that is not subordinated
to any national or international entity, since its actions are carried out in
accordance with the principle of legality, for which reason it rejects any attempt to pressure, coerce, and obstruct justice.
#Raids
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The Anti-Extortion Prosecutor's Office in Villa Nueva conducts a search, inspection, registration, and seizure of evidence at a property located in that municipality.
Do not be surprised by tendentious information.
Guatemala has a clear legislation regarding the Public Ministry’s (MP) function and the existing crimes pursued through public action.
the apprehension in flagrante delicto of Marvin Estuardo Pérez Tizol was achieved. He is accused of the crime of seduction of children and adolescents through the use of information technologies.
The Public Ministry is an autonomous and independent institution that is not subordinate to any national or international entity and at all times fulfills its role of investigating and ensuring strict compliance with the law.
Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora has been in prison for 700 days. This week, a court revoked his house arrest granted last May – another example of unacceptable threats against press freedom from the court & Public Ministry. We will continue to advocate for press freedom,
Mrs. María Consuelo Porras Argueta, as well as the institution's officials.
Also, in light of the real, certain, and imminent threat posed by the actions of the Solicitor-General of the Nation, Julio Roberto Saavedra Pinetta, and the Secretary-General of the Presidency,
#PMOperation
#UScitizen
As a result of the operation carried out in the municipality of Tiquisate, Escuintla, the apprehension of Ricky Lee Spear, a U.S. citizen, for the crime of possession of pornographic material involving minors was coordinated while apprehended red-handed.
The PM investigates citizen complaints regarding the possible commission of crimes, including money laundering, which can be committed by anyone, regardless of their position or profession.
#PMBREAKINGNEWS
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
Today, an Action of Constitutional Protection was filed before the
@CC_Guatemala
due to the real, certain, and imminent threat that the President of the Republic, César Bernardo Arévalo de León, continues arbitrarily and unlawfully taking
In the Asodefir Case, the Special Prosecutor's Office against Impunity (FECI) received communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINEX), indicating that on March 6, 2024, communication was received from the Guatemalan Embassy accredited in Spain
It is important to understand the functioning of the Guatemalan legal system and what the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, particularly Article 41, establishes in order to avoid making erroneous and tendentious statements.
Furthermore, sanctioning tools should not be used to coerce Guatemalan legislators into voting in one direction or another. Such action constitutes a violation of the principles of sovereignty and democracy.”
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
#AssetForfeiture
The Asset Forfeiture Prosecutor's Office successfully secured a court ruling for the forfeiture of USD 5,420, 30 firearms including shotguns, rifles, pistols, and 57 magazines and 1,292 rounds of ammunition.
#Result
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
As a result of the operation conducted by the Northeastern Regional Prosecutor's Agency of the Anti-Human Trafficking Prosecutor's Office, based in Chiquimula, in coordination with the Regional Prosecutor for National Coordination
#Raids
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The Northeastern Regional Prosecutor's Agency of the Anti-Human Trafficking Prosecutor's Office, based in Chiquimula, in coordination with the Regional Prosecutor for National Coordination and with the support of the
@PNCdeGuatemala
,
As the Attorney General of the Republic and Chief of the Public Ministry, I will spare no effort to ensure that the law is upheld. I do not receive instructions, whether in Spanish or English, nor do I bow to personal interests.
#FECI
#Apprehension
#PMStrongAndFirm
The Special Prosecutor's Office against Impunity (FECI) coordinated with the
@PNCdeGuatemala
the apprehension of Alejandra María Chiroy Santos, for the possible commission of the crime of abuse of authority.
Mr. Nichols: Making false accusations without evidence is considered a clear violation of due process and an extreme infringement of human rights. We would like to take up this opportunity to include a friendly reminder of what UN Special Rapporteur, Alena Douhan,
The Prosecutor's Office for Children and Adolescents and the institutions that make up the Comprehensive Care Model for Children and Adolescents
#MAINA
celebrated an event for the National Day for Non-Violence against Children, commemorated every March 13th.
for the United States in Guatemala and the region. Officials from the United States Department of State and USAID do not have legitimate authority to pressure Guatemala into ideological changes that compromise its constitution or deeply rooted values regarding life and family.
The Secretary-General of the Public Ministry, Mr. Angel Pineda, began his intervention by highlighting that, under the leadership of the Attorney General of the Republic and Chief of the Public Ministry, Mrs. María Consuelo Porras Argueta,
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
#SecondPMReport
#2AdministrationMrsPorras
The Attorney General of the Republic and Chief of the Public Ministry, Mrs. María Consuelo Porras Argueta, accompanied by the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, Regional Prosecutors, Section Prosecutors,
#Raids
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The Northeastern Regional Prosecutor's Agency of the Anti-Human Trafficking Prosecutor's Office, based in Chiquimula, in coordination with the Regional Prosecutor for National Coordination and with the support of the
@PNCdeGuatemala
,
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The District Attorney's Office of Quiché succeeded in having the Criminal Sentencing Court for Drug Trafficking and Environmental Crimes in that department sentence Brenda Liliana Barrios Coyoy to six years of non-commutable prison time and to
The Attorney General concluded by reading a portion of a letter signed by United States Members of Congress and addressed to Mr. Antony John Blinken, Secretary of State, and Mrs. Samantha Power, Administrator of USAID:
My accountability is solely to the people of Guatemala and to our Creator, to whom honor, glory, and praise belong. Guatemalans no longer want excuses; it is time to dedicate yourselves to doing the work that is your responsibility, and more than empty speeches,
- Yes, I will be an obstacle for anyone who seeks to engage in corruption.
- Yes, I will be an obstacle for anyone who threatens our children and women, vulnerable groups, and anyone who is a victim of a crime.
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
#SecondPMReport
#2AdministrationMrsPorras
The Attorney General of the Republic and Chief of the Public Ministry, Mrs. María Consuelo Porras Argueta, accompanied by the Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, Regional Prosecutors, Section Prosecutors,
In this regard, Members of Congress must base their decisions on the law, and any pressure, whether in Spanish or English, aimed at influencing their will is contrary to democracy and the pillars upon which a constitutional rule of law rests.
There is no coherence in your words; you say one thing and do another. President Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera, do not deceive the people any longer.
In addition to violating Article 41 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, your comment demonstrates a significant lack of understanding of Guatemalan legislation and the functioning of its judicial system.
Former anti-corruption prosecutor Virginia Laparra's sentencing to 5 years in prison is another example of the Guatemalan Public Ministry’s egregious attacks on the rule of law. We urge Guatemala judicial authorities to stop using the criminal justice system to target human
defend human rights, yet you encourage and allow essential rights such as respect for the integrity and dignity of women to be violated. Where is the compliance with national laws and international conventions and treaties that you claim to respect?
I exhort everyone to assert their rights through the legally established channels.
Therefore, Mr. President Bernardo Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera, you are not and will not be above the law. The laws of a country must be adhered to and respected.
Eduardo Mejía Calito, Secretary of International Affairs and Cooperation of Guatemala’s Public Ministry, attended the opening of the Road to Majority Forum today, organized by the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
#Raids
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The Municipal Prosecutor's Office of Joyabaj, Quiché, with the support of the
@PNCdeGuatemala
, is carrying out raids, inspections, searches, and evidence seizures in the village of Chosavic in that municipality.
#PMinAction
#PMStrongandFirm
Mr. Miguel Estuardo Avila, Anti-Corruption Secretary and Mrs. Cindy Gloria Eular Izaguirre, Section Prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office against Migrant Smuggling, participated on behalf of the Attorney General of the Republic of Guatemala
national and international political, financial, and budgetary measures, as well as promoting other de facto measures that incite violence, actions that may result in attacks on the physical integrity and life of Attorney General of the Republic and Chief of the Public Ministry,
approximately 10 of which were already under investigation by the Public Ministry. I want to point out that the Public Ministry receives an estimated 53 complaints every hour.
In this context, the President's ongoing spurious attacks clearly demonstrate his perverse intention to "take control of the Public Ministry," as he himself has publicly stated on several occasions.
God has blessed us and continues to bless us; to Him be the honor, the glory, and the praise. Under His watchful eye, we know that we will continue working with legitimacy, legality, and respect.
His aim is to ensure the appointment of a compliant Attorney General who will not pursue investigations independently but rather become subservient to him. This poses a serious threat to the Constitutional Rule of Law, as it undermines the functional autonomy and independence
President, you claim that your government is of the people, by the people, and for the people. As a Guatemalan citizen, I must express that over 100 days have passed since the beginning of your administration, yet there have been no significant advancements in healthcare,
These actions not only demonstrate a profound disregard for the law but also reveal their individual interests and display an irrational attitude contrary to the interests of crime victims and the constitutional rule of law.
outbursts, and angry threats, concrete actions must be taken for the benefit of the people of Guatemala. Manipulations, wrongful allegations, biased and antidemocratic actions do not foster the development of the country that we all hope for and need.
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
#Raids
The procedures carried out by the Customs Fraud and Smuggling Prosecutor's Office against in the municipality of Malacatán, San Marcos, have concluded.
#Raids
#PMSteadfastAndStrong
The Customs Fraud and Smuggling Prosecutor´s Office, with the support of
@PNCdeGuatemala
, conducted five operations for the second consecutive day. These operations included searches, inspections, registration,
is conducting a search, inspection, registration, and evidence seizure operation.
This operation is underway at a property located in the municipality of Tiquisate, Escuintla, following a report received on March 2, 2024, regarding online child sexual abuse.
the Political Constitution of the Republic on the State of Guatemala, and stop blaming the Public Ministry for the issues that unfortunately afflict the population.
The rapes occurred on two different dates, February 18 and May 23, 2021, inside his residence located on La Aurora alley, Bethania village, Coatepeque, against a 10-year-old girl.
The hearing for dignified reparation has been scheduled for February 12th.
Therefore, Mr. President, you mention that I am an obstacle, and indeed I will be for anyone who threatens the rights of Guatemalans, whether they are local or international.
- I assure you that yes, I will be an obstacle for anyone who seeks to undermine democracy.
pay Q4,500 as just compensation for the crime of extortion. On February 23, 2016, the victim reported receiving a phone call from a man who demanded Q15,000 in exchange for not killing her, prompting her to deposit Q4,000
Stop lying to the people, as the Public Ministry solely investigates and prosecutes, while it is the courts and tribunals that render decisions. Therefore, I urge you to focus on governance and fulfill the purposes imposed by
of the Public Ministry, the principles of legality, legal certainty, and judicial security, as well as the democratic security of the country. Therefore, I urge him to prioritize nation-building while respecting the institutional framework of our country,
In accordance with the democratic institutional framework of Guatemala, the Public Ministry fulfills its constitutional duty to ensure strict compliance with the law and works diligently every day to deliver justice to the entire population.
You refer to a dark cycle, but let me tell you that the dark cycle is yours, as your flag has been anticorruption. In over 100 days of your administration, you have not filed a single complaint, and your team has only lodged 19 complaints,