Guatemala detains two over killing of ex-anti-graft prosecutor

· Politics · Guatemala

Police in Guatemala detained two men and seized a carbine-style firearm and a motorcycle shortly after the killing of former anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa in Guatemala City. His death revived concern over the safety of justice officials who take on powerful political and criminal interests.

Why it matters：The case highlights the risks faced by officials pursuing corruption in countries with entrenched political interests.

Key points

  • Two suspects were detained and a firearm seized.
  • Solórzano Foppa was a former anti-corruption prosecutor.
  • He was killed in Guatemala City.

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