Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister and three leaders of terrorism charges
A Guatemalan judge has acquitted Luis Pacheco, the deputy minister, and three Indigenous ex-leaders of terrorism charges related to 2023 protests.
Luis Pacheco, Guatemala's deputy minister, and three other Indigenous ex-leaders were cleared of terrorism charges by a Guatemalan judge. The charges stemmed from their involvement in 2023 protest activities.
The acquittals represent a significant legal development in Guatemala, where demonstrations have been a flashpoint for government action against activists and opposition figures.
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