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US Support for Rule of Law in Guatemala: Combating Corruption and Crime.

This resolution urges the United States to support the rule of law in Guatemala. It aims to combat corruption, organized crime, and attacks on justice operators, journalists, and human rights defenders. These actions may indirectly affect regional stability, which could be relevant to US citizens in the context of foreign policy and migration.
Key points
The US condemns attacks on judges, prosecutors, journalists, and human rights defenders in Guatemala.
Calls for withholding financial aid and training for Guatemalan security forces if they fail to combat corruption and human rights abuses.
The US will seek to freeze assets of individuals responsible for corruption and human rights violations in Guatemala.
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Additional Information
Urging United States policy toward Guatemala to support the rule of law and address challenges of kleptocracy, organized crime, private and public sector corruption, illicit campaign financing, criminalization of and attacks on justice operators, journalists, and human rights defenders, and restrictions resulting in the closure of civic space.
Print number: HRES 1481
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2022-11-16