Alejandro Giammattei

Alejandro Giammattei was the President of Guatemala. Recent news highlights issues during his administration. The Guatemalan Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional rights to due process of journalist José Rubén Zamora were violated during his prosecution, stating judicial authorities exceeded their powers. Zamora, who had been imprisoned for over 800 days, was recently granted house arrest. Separately, the Guatemalan government, under Giammattei's leadership, declared a state of emergency in response to a surge in gang violence, including prison uprisings and the killing of police officers. These events underscore challenges related to freedom of the press and public safety faced by Guatemala during Giammattei's presidency.