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A UN expert on Tuesday urged the Guatemalan government to “take decisive steps to eliminate the instrumentalisation of its justice system once and for all,” ahead of the upcoming judicial appointment process for the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, Constitutional Court, and Prosecutor General.
Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, stressed the role of judges in “safeguarding democratic governance, human rights, the constitutional order, and the rule of law” and called for “both candidates and members of the Nominating Commissions” to be protected from attempts at interference. During the early part of 2026, Guatemala will elect five full and five alternate magistrates to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the Constitutional Court, as well as the next Public Prosecutor.
Satterthwaite formerly released a report based on her visit to Guatemala in May 2025. The report highlighted the targeting of legal officials for their roles in investigating corruption and defending the rule of law. It documented how former officials have been subject to arbitrary detention and campaigns aimed at discrediting and silencing them. Her report stressed that these actions are orchestrated efforts to undermine judicial institutions. In response to her recommendations, President Bernardo Arévalo acknowledged his government’s shortcomings and expressed concern about the Public Prosecutor Office targeting judges, lawyers, and indigenous leaders.
The UN requires Guatemala to adhere to international standards upholding judicial independence. The basic principles include objective criteria for judicial appointments, suspensions, and removals, all free from political influence. The UN also calls for a transparent and merit-based judicial selection process.
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Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Margaret Satterthwaite, stressed the role of judges in “safeguarding democratic governance, human rights, the constitutional order, and the rule of law” and called for “both candidates and members of the Nominating Commissions” to be protected from attempts at interference. During the early part of 2026, Guatemala will elect five full and five alternate magistrates to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the Constitutional Court, as well as the next Public Prosecutor.
Satterthwaite formerly released a report based on her visit to Guatemala in May 2025. The report highlighted the targeting of legal officials for their roles in investigating corruption and defending the rule of law. It documented how former officials have been subject to arbitrary detention and campaigns aimed at discrediting and silencing them. Her report stressed that these actions are orchestrated efforts to undermine judicial institutions. In response to her recommendations, President Bernardo Arévalo acknowledged his government’s shortcomings and expressed concern about the Public Prosecutor Office targeting judges, lawyers, and indigenous leaders.
The UN requires Guatemala to adhere to international standards upholding judicial independence. The basic principles include objective criteria for judicial appointments, suspensions, and removals, all free from political influence. The UN also calls for a transparent and merit-based judicial selection process.
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